OWT Industries Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Walmart

Active Recall Announced April 16, 2015 CPSC #15112

Quick answer

OWT Industries Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Walmart is CPSC recall #15112, announced on April 16, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Expert Gardener 12 amp electric blower vacuums with model numbers 20254EG, 20254EGA, 20254EGB, 20254EGBC, 20254EGC and 21254EG. Model numbers are located on a label on the left side of the motor housing. The blower vacuums are green and black. "Expert Gardener" and "Blower Vac 2 Speed Quiet 150 MPH Powerful 220 MPH" are printed on the side of the green motor housing and on the black plastic blower tube. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and return them to any walmart store for a full refund.. Affected brands: Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., Cixi City Best Power Tools Co., Ltd., OWT Industries Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves Expert Gardener 12 amp electric blower vacuums with model numbers 20254EG, 20254EGA, 20254EGB, 20254EGBC, 20254EGC and 21254EG. Model numbers are located on a label on the left side of the motor housing. The blower vacuums are green and black. "Expert Gardener" and "Blower Vac 2 Speed Quiet 150 MPH Powerful 220 MPH" are printed on the side of the green motor housing and on the black plastic blower tube.

Affected products

Expert Gardener electric blower vacuums

Recalled brands

Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., Cixi City Best Power Tools Co., Ltd., OWT Industries Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and return them to any Walmart store for a full refund.

Recall date

April 16, 2015

Categories

Leaf Blowers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #15112?

CPSC recall #15112 covers OWT Industries Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Walmart, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 16, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Expert Gardener 12 amp electric blower vacuums with model numbers 20254EG, 20254EGA, 20254EGB, 20254EGBC, 20254EGC and 21254EG. Model numbers are located on a label on the left side of the motor housing. The blower vacuums are green and black. "Expert Gardener" and "Blower Vac 2 Speed Quiet 150 MPH Powerful 220 MPH" are printed on the side of the green motor housing and on the black plastic blower tube.

What is the remedy for recall #15112?

The CPSC remedy for recall #15112 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and return them to any walmart store for a full refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell OWT Industries Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Walmart on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/OWT-Industries-Recalls-Electric-Blower-Vacuums. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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