According to a press release issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, you shouldn't stand behind these American-made, walk-behind leaf blowers and two-behind leaf vacuums.
Over 52k units recalled.
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DR Power Equipment Recalls Leaf Blowers and Leaf Vacuums Due to Laceration Hazard
Name of Product:
Walk-Behind Leaf Blowers and Vacuums, and Tow-Behind Leaf Vacuums
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.
Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
May 02, 2024
Units:
About 57,200 (In addition, about 956 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact
DR Power LLP toll-free at 877-221-4038 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@drpower.com, or online at https://drpower.com/recalls or https://www.drpower.com/ and click on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Description:
This recall involves DR Power Equipment walk-behind leaf blowers and vacuums, and tow-behind leaf vacuums with the following model numbers:
Unit Type Model Numbers
Walk-Behind Leaf Blower LB16020DEN LB16020DMNR
LB16020DENR LB18020DEN
LB16020DMN LB18020DENR
Walk-Behind Leaf Vacuum WL33006DMN WL35008DENSD
WL33006DMNR WL35008DMN
WL35008DEN WL35008DMNR
WL35008DENR WL35008DMNSD
Tow-Behind LL3 LL31027DMN LL33032DEN LL33032DENR
LL33032DENSD LL33032DMN LL35045DEN
LL35045DMN LL35045DMNR LL37045DEN
LL37045DMN LL37045DMNR LL37045DMNSD
LL37060DEN LL37060DENR
Tow-Behind LL2 LL21009DMN LL21009DMNR LL21009DMNSD
LL23009DEN LL23009DENR LL23009DENSD
LL23009DMN LL23009DMNR LL23009DMNT
LL25013DEN LL25013DENR LL25013DENSD
LL25013DMN LL25013DMNR LL25013DMNSD
LL27016DEN LL27016DENR LL27016DENSD
LL27016DMN LL27016DMNR LL27016DMNSD
Additional LL2 Models
*Note: These model numbers may or may not have spaces as printed on the data tags.
LLVX13EDTDV3BF1 LLVX13EDTDVBBF1 LLVX13ENTDV3BF3
LLVX13ENTDVBBF3 LLVX13MDTDV3BF0 LLVX13MDTDV3BF1
LLVX13MDTDVBBF1 LLVX13MNTDV3BF3 LLVX13MNTDVBBF3
LLVX16E LLVX16EDTDV3BF1 LLVX16EDTDVBBF1
LLVX16ENTDV2BF3 LLVX16ENTDV3BF3 LLVX16ENTDVBBF3
LLVX16MDTDV2BF1 LLVX16MDTDV3BF1 LLVX16MDTDVBBF1
LLVX16MNTDV2BF3 LLVX16MNTDV3BF3 LLVX16MNTDVBBF3
LLVX9AMDTDVBBF3 LLVX9AMNTDVBBF3 LLVX9GMNTDVBBF3
LLVXX9EDTDV3BF1 LLVXX9EDTDVBBF1 LLVXX9ENTDV3BF3
LLVXX9ENTDVBBF3 LLVXX9MDTDV3BF1 LLVXX9MDTDVBBF1
LLVXX9MNTDV3BF3 LLVXX9MNTDVBBF3 LLVXX9MNTDVBTF3
DR 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.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf blowers and vacuums, and contact DR Power for a free dealer-installed repair.
Incidents/Injuries:
The firm has received 22 reports of loose pieces being ejected from the units. No injuries have been reported.
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(s):
Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin
Distributor(s):
DR Power Equipment, of South Burlington, Vermont
Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
24-222
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They surely need to turn a new leaf here.
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