Leaf blowers

CPSC Recall #20-070 — February 6, 2020

Recall #20-070 Date: February 6, 2020 Remedy: Refund

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