Walk-Behind Leaf Vacuums and Tow-Behind Leaf Vacuums

CPSC Recall #26-166 — January 8, 2026

Recall Summary

Recall Number26-166
Recall DateJanuary 8, 2026
Remedy TypeRepair
Units AffectedAbout 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.
ManufacturerGenerac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin
Manufactured InUnited States

Where It Was Sold

Independent power equipment stores nationwide and online at drpower.com from September 2014 through June 2025 for between $1
300 and $4
000.

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 Instructions

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.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.

Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.