Leaf blowers
CPSC Recall #20-070 — February 6, 2020
Product
Leaf blowers
Description
This recall involves DR Walk Behind Leaf Blowers, including DR PREMIER 1200, DR PRO 2000 and DR PRO 2000SP. The blowers are three-wheeled walk behind blowers with an orange circular metal face with a black center with “DR” printed on the front. The model number is printed on the front left side of the main impeller housing and on the serial number label located on the back right side of the main impeller housing. Only the following models are included in the recall: Product nameModel NumberDR PREMIER 1200 Walk Behind Leaf BlowerWB13010DMNDR PRO 2000 Walk Behind Leaf BlowerWB15020DMNDR PRO 2000 Walk Behind Leaf BlowerWB15020DENDR PRO 2000SP Walk Behind Leaf BlowerWB17020DEN
Hazard
The blades inside the leaf blower can break off and discharge from the unit, posing a projectile hazard to the user or bystanders.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received eight reports of the blades breaking and discharging from the blowers. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf blowers and contact the firm for instructions to receive a full refund.
Units Affected
About 100
Sold At
Authorized DR Power Equipment dealers nationwide and online at www.drpower.com from September 2019 through November 2019 for between $800 and $1,700.
Manufacturer
Country Home Products Inc., d/b/a DR Power Equipment, of South Burlington, Vt.
Manufactured In
United States