DR Power Equipment leaf vacuums recalled for laceration hazard from ejected debris
What this means
Pieces inside DR Power leaf vacuums can come loose or debris can pierce the chute, causing material to shoot out and potentially cut users or bystanders. The company has received 46 reports of debris being ejected, though no injuries have been reported yet.
- Stop using your DR Power leaf vacuum immediately if you own one of the recalled models
- Find your model number on the front right side (walk-behind) or impeller housing (tow-behind)
- Contact DR Power at drpower.com or by phone for a free repair kit with a metal shield and installation instructions
- Install the metal shield even if you already responded to the earlier recall in May 2024
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The agency's original wording
Pieces from the recalled leaf vacuums can come loose inside the unit, or debris can pierce the chute, resulting in material ejecting and posing a laceration hazard to users and bystanders.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf vacuums and contact DR Power for a free repair kit that includes a metal outer shield to be bolted onto the existing chute of the recalled leaf vacuums and installation instructions. Consumers can contact DR Power for information and assistance on making the repair. Consumers who responded to the original recall should nevertheless contact DR Power for the new remedy.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/DR-Power-Equipment-Reannounces-and-Expands-Recall-of-Leaf-Vacuums-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard-New-Remedy-AvailableMore Generac recalls
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