CPSC2013-02-21
Electric Blower Vacuums Recalled by OWT Industries Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., of China
Hazard
Objects that are drawn into the unit during vacuum mode can break through the plastic housing, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and contact OWT Industries Inc. for a full refund.
Sold at
Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from January 2012 through December 2012 for about $40.
Affected count
About 131,500
Injuries reported
There has been one report of an incident with the recalled blower vacuums. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Expert Gardener Electric Blower Vacuums
Consumer contact
OWT Industries Inc.; at (800) 597-9624 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.expertgardenertools.com and click on Safety Notices for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Electric-Blower-Vacuums-Recalled-by-OWT-IndustriesDon't want to check this manually?
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