Positec Tool Recalls Worx Brand Blower/Vacs Due to Shock Hazard

Active Recall Announced June 24, 2015 CPSC #15170

Quick answer

Positec Tool Recalls Worx Brand Blower/Vacs Due to Shock Hazard is CPSC recall #15170, announced on June 24, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Worx brand electric blower/vacs. The blower/vacs are black, measure 11 inches high by 19.5 inches long and have the "Worx" logo printed on the side of the motor housing. The model and serial numbers are printed on the opposite side of the motor housing. Model number WG507 and a serial number in one of the following ranges are included in this recall. Model Number Serial number ranges WG507 201418000134 through 201418018263 201418018268 through 201418021382 201511000379 through 201511001397 The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower/vacs and return them to the place of purchase for a replacement or full refund.. Affected brand: Positec Tool Corp..

Hazard

This recall involves Worx brand electric blower/vacs. The blower/vacs are black, measure 11 inches high by 19.5 inches long and have the "Worx" logo printed on the side of the motor housing. The model and serial numbers are printed on the opposite side of the motor housing. Model number WG507 and a serial number in one of the following ranges are included in this recall. Model Number Serial number ranges WG507 201418000134 through 201418018263 201418018268 through 201418021382 201511000379 through 201511001397

Affected products

Worx electric blower/vacs

Recalled brands

Positec Tool Corp.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower/vacs and return them to the place of purchase for a replacement or full refund.

Recall date

June 24, 2015

Categories

Leaf Blowers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #15170?

CPSC recall #15170 covers Positec Tool Recalls Worx Brand Blower/Vacs Due to Shock Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 24, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Worx brand electric blower/vacs. The blower/vacs are black, measure 11 inches high by 19.5 inches long and have the "Worx" logo printed on the side of the motor housing. The model and serial numbers are printed on the opposite side of the motor housing. Model number WG507 and a serial number in one of the following ranges are included in this recall. Model Number Serial number ranges WG507 201418000134 through 201418018263 201418018268 through 201418021382 201511000379 through 201511001397

What is the remedy for recall #15170?

The CPSC remedy for recall #15170 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower/vacs and return them to the place of purchase for a replacement or 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 Positec Tool Recalls Worx Brand Blower/Vacs Due to Shock Hazard 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/Positec-Tool-Recalls-Worx-Brand-Blower-Vacs. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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