Walk-Behind Leaf Vacuums and Tow-Behind Leaf Vacuums
CPSC Recall #26-166 — January 8, 2026
Product
Walk-Behind Leaf Vacuums and Tow-Behind Leaf Vacuums
Description
This recall involves DR Power Equipment walk-behind leaf vacuums and tow-behind leaf vacuums with the following model numbers: Unit TypeModel Numbers Walk Behind Leaf Vacuum WL33006DMNWL35008DENSD WL33006DMNRWL35008DMN WL35008DENWL35008DMNR WL35008DENRWL35008DMNSD WL33106DMNWL35108DEN WL33106DMNRWL35108DENR WL35108DENSD Tow Behind LL3 LL31027DMNLL33032DENLL33032DENR LL33032DENSDLL33032DMNLL35045DEN LL35045DMNLL35045DMNRLL37045DEN LL37045DMNLL37045DMNRLL37045DMNSD LL37060DENLL37060DENRLL37145DEN LL31127DMNLL33132DMNLL37160DEN LL31127DMNRLL33132DMNR LL33132DENLL35145DEN LL33132DENSDLL35145DMN Tow Behind LL2 LL21009DMNLL21009DMNRLL21009DMNSD LL23009DENLL23009DENRLL23009DENSD LL23009DMNLL23009DMNRLL23009DMNT LL25013DENLL25013DENRLL25013DENSD LL25013DMNLL25013DMNRLL25013DMNSD LL27016DENLL27016DENRLL27016DENSD LL27016DMNLL27016DMNRLL27016DMNSD Additional LL2 Models *Note: These model numbers may or may not have spaces as printed on the data tags. LLVX13EDTDV3BF1LLVX13EDTDVBBF1LLVX13ENTDV3BF3 LLVX13ENTDVBBF3LLVX13MDTDV3BF0LLVX13MDTDV3BF1 LLVX13MDTDVBBF1LLVX13MNTDV3BF3LLVX13MNTDVBBF3 LLVX16ELLVX16EDTDV3BF1LLVX16EDTDVBBF1 LLVX16ENTDV2BF3LLVX16ENTDV3BF3LLVX16ENTDVBBF3 LLVX16MDTDV2BF1LLVX16MDTDV3BF1LLVX16MDTDVBBF1 LLVX16MNTDV2BF3LLVX16MNTDV3BF3LLVX16MNTDVBBF3 LLVX9AMDTDVBBF3LLVX9AMNTDVBBF3LLVX9GMNTDVBBF3 LLVXX9EDTDV3BF1LLVXX9EDTDVBBF1LLVXX9ENTDV3BF3 LLVXX9ENTDVBBF3LLVXX9MDTDV3BF1LLVXX9MDTDVBBF1 LLVXX9MNTDV3BF3LLVXX9MNTDVBBF3LLVXX9MNTDVBTF3 “DR” is printed on the motor housing. The model number on the walk-behind leaf vacuum is located on the front right side of the unit behind the wheel. The model number on the tow-behind leaf vacuum is on the impeller housing beside the engine.
Hazard
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.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received 46 reports of loose pieces being ejected from the units. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
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.
Units Affected
About 60,250 (In addition, about 1,023 were sold in Canada) DR Power Equipment previously recalled 57,200 leaf blowers and vacuums in May 2024. New models of leaf vacuums have been added to this recall.
Sold At
Independent power equipment stores nationwide and online at drpower.com from September 2014 through June 2025 for between $1,300 and $4,000.
Manufacturer
Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin
Manufactured In
United States