Recalls / 2013-02-21

Electric Blower Vacuums Recalled by OWT Industries Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart

13123 · Recalled 2013-02-21 · CPSC page

Expert Gardener electric blower vacuum attachment

Description

This recall involves Expert Gardener electric blower vacuums with two different model and serial number ranges, including model 20254EG with serial numbers BMP3010001 through BMR3311972, and model 20254EGC with serial numbers EUP3120001 through EUP3630730. Model and serial numbers are located on a label on the left side of the motor housing. The blower vacuums are green and black. "Expert Gardener" and "BlowerVac 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.

Hazards

Objects that are drawn into the unit during vacuum mode can break through the plastic housing, posing a laceration hazard.

Reported injuries

There has been one report of an incident with the recalled blower vacuums. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and contact OWT Industries Inc. for a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Expert Gardener Electric Blower Vacuums		About 131,500

Parties

Manufacturers: Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., Techtronic Industries (Dongguan) Co. Ltd.
Importer: OWT Industries Inc., of Pickens, S.C.
Made in: China
Sold at: Walmart, online at www.walmart.com

Consumer contact

OWT Industries Inc.; at (800) 597-9624 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.expertgardenertools.com and click on Safety Notices for more information.

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Source: CPSC recall 13123. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.