CPSC2015-04-16
OWT Industries Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., of China
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.
Sold at
Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from January 2012 through March 2015 for about $40.
Affected count
About 225,000 in the United States (Models 20254EG and 20254EGC of this product were previously recalled in February 2013)
Injuries reported
OWT has received 16 reports of blower vacuums sparking, arcing, smoking or burning. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Expert Gardener electric blower vacuums
Consumer contact
OWT Industries 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/2015/OWT-Industries-Recalls-Electric-Blower-VacuumsDon't want to check this manually?
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