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Remington electric leaf blowers

CPSC Recall #14-152 — April 22, 2014

Recall #14-152 Date: April 22, 2014 Remedy: Replace

Product

Remington electric leaf blowers

Description

The blower's impeller can break and strike the operator during use.

Hazard

The blower's impeller can break and strike the operator during use, posing a laceration hazard.

Incidents / Injuries

One incident has been reported by MTD and that incident resulted in cuts and bruises.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately and contact Remington for a free replacement.

Units Affected

About 24,000

Sold At

Various retailers nationwide and online at mtdproducts.com from May 2011 through December 2013 for between $30 and $40. 

Manufactured In

China

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Replace. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.

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