Walk-Behind Leaf Blowers and Vacuums, and Tow-Behind Leaf Vacuums
CPSC Recall #24-222 — May 2, 2024
Product
Walk-Behind Leaf Blowers and Vacuums, and Tow-Behind Leaf Vacuums
Description
This recall involves DR Power Equipment walk-behind leaf blowers and vacuums, and tow-behind leaf vacuums with the following model numbers: Unit TypeModel NumbersWalk-Behind Leaf BlowerLB16020DENLB16020DMNR LB16020DENRLB18020DEN LB16020DMNLB18020DENR Walk-Behind Leaf VacuumWL33006DMNWL35008DENSD WL33006DMNRWL35008DMN WL35008DENWL35008DMNR WL35008DENRWL35008DMNSD Tow-Behind LL3LL31027DMNLL33032DENLL33032DENRLL33032DENSDLL33032DMNLL35045DENLL35045DMNLL35045DMNRLL37045DENLL37045DMNLL37045DMNRLL37045DMNSDLL37060DENLL37060DENR Tow-Behind LL2LL21009DMNLL21009DMNRLL21009DMNSDLL23009DENLL23009DENRLL23009DENSDLL23009DMNLL23009DMNRLL23009DMNTLL25013DENLL25013DENRLL25013DENSDLL25013DMNLL25013DMNRLL25013DMNSDLL27016DENLL27016DENRLL27016DENSDLL27016DMNLL27016DMNRLL27016DMNSD Additional LL2 Models*Note: These model numbers may or may not have spaces as printed on the data tags.LLVX13EDTDV3BF1LLVX13EDTDVBBF1LLVX13ENTDV3BF3LLVX13ENTDVBBF3LLVX13MDTDV3BF0LLVX13MDTDV3BF1LLVX13MDTDVBBF1LLVX13MNTDV3BF3LLVX13MNTDVBBF3LLVX16ELLVX16EDTDV3BF1LLVX16EDTDVBBF1LLVX16ENTDV2BF3LLVX16ENTDV3BF3LLVX16ENTDVBBF3LLVX16MDTDV2BF1LLVX16MDTDV3BF1LLVX16MDTDVBBF1LLVX16MNTDV2BF3LLVX16MNTDV3BF3LLVX16MNTDVBBF3LLVX9AMDTDVBBF3LLVX9AMNTDVBBF3LLVX9GMNTDVBBF3LLVXX9EDTDV3BF1LLVXX9EDTDVBBF1LLVXX9ENTDV3BF3LLVXX9ENTDVBBF3LLVXX9MDTDV3BF1LLVXX9MDTDVBBF1LLVXX9MNTDV3BF3LLVXX9MNTDVBBF3LLVXX9MNTDVBTF3DR is printed on the motor housing. The model number on the walk-behind leaf blower is located on the top at the back of the blower 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 blowers and vacuums can come loose inside the unit and be ejected, posing a laceration hazard to users and bystanders.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received 22 reports of loose pieces being ejected from the units. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf blowers and vacuums, and contact DR Power for a free dealer-installed repair.
Units Affected
About 57,200 (In addition, about 956 were sold in Canada)
Sold At
Independent power equipment stores nationwide and online at drpower.com from September 2014 through January 2024 for between $1,300 and $4,000.
Manufacturer
Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin
Manufactured In
United States