OWT Industries Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-04-16). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: 20254EG, 20254EGA, 20254EGB, 20254EGBC, 20254EGC, 21254EG. About 225,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15112 |
| Published | 2015-04-16 |
| Last updated | 2015-04-16 |
| Product category | Leaf Blowers |
| Products | Expert Gardener electric blower vacuums |
| Firm named in the title | OWT Industries |
| Firms | Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., of China (manufacturer); Cixi City Best Power Tools Co., Ltd., of China (manufacturer); OWT Industries Inc., of Pickens, S.C. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 225,000 |
| Model numbers | 20254EG, 20254EGA, 20254EGB, 20254EGBC, 20254EGC, 21254EG |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from January 2012 through March 2015 for about $40. |
Description
This recall involves Expert Gardener 12 amp electric blower vacuums with model numbers 20254EG, 20254EGA, 20254EGB, 20254EGBC, 20254EGC and 21254EG. Model numbers are located on a label on the left side of the motor housing. The blower vacuums are green and black. "Expert Gardener" and "Blower Vac 2 Speed Quiet 150 MPH Powerful 220 MPH" are printed on the side of the green motor housing and on the black plastic blower tube.
Hazard
The blower vacuum can overheat, spark and catch on fire posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and return them to any Walmart store for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
OWT has received 16 reports of blower vacuums sparking, arcing, smoking or burning. No injuries have been reported.
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