GreenWorks Blower/Vacs Recalled by Sunrise Global Marketing Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-07-22). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: 24022, 24072. About 14,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15192 |
| Published | 2015-07-22 |
| Last updated | 2015-07-22 |
| Product category | Leaf Blowers |
| Products | GreenWorks blower/vacs |
| Firm named in the title | Sunrise Global Marketing |
| Firms | Sunrise Global Marketing LLC, of Mooresville, N.C., owns the GreenWorks brand (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 14,000 |
| Model numbers | 24022, 24072 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Menards, Magic Mart and Mowtown stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, atgstores.com, blishmize.com, build.com, chp.com, cpooutlets.com, globalindustrial.com, Greenworktools.com, hayneedle.com, homedepot.com, johnelandis.com, Kmart.com, Lowes.com, magicmartstores.com, maxtools.com, Menards.com, mowtownusa.com, overstock.com, powerequipmentdirect.com, reisshardware.com, samsclub.com, scotsco.com, Sears.com, seventhavenue.com, smithssc.com, Target.com, thehardwarecity.com, unbeatablesale.com,Walmart.com, wayfair.com and 123greetings.com from February 2012 through June 2015 for between $30 and $70. |
Description
This recall involves GreenWorks 12-amp electric blower/vacs. The blower/vacs have a green motor housing and a black blower tube and restrictor nozzle. They measure 12 inches high and 34 inches long. Recalled blower/vacs have model number 24022 with a serial number between GWS0350001 through GWS2280500 or model number 24072 with a serial number between GWR1310001 through GWS2281100. The model number, serial number, "greenworks" and "ELECTRIC BLOWER/MULCHER WITH BAG" are printed on the side of the motor housing. Model 24022 has a two-speed switch. Model 24072 has a variable speed switch.
Hazard
The blower/vac's motor can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower/vacs and contact Sunrise Global Marketing for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Sunrise Global Marketing has received three reports of the blower/vacs catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
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