Recall 15-112, published April 16, 2015
Expert Gardener electric blower vacuums
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
20254EGAModel numbers are located on a label on the left side of the motor housing.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The blower vacuum can overheat, spark and catch on fire posing fire and burn hazards.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and return them to any Walmart store for a full refund.
- Recall published
- April 16, 2015
- Category
- Power Tools
- Units
- About 225,000 in the United States (Models 20254EG and 20254EGC of this product were previously recalled in February 2013)
- Sold at / sales period
- Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from January 2012 through March 2015 for about $40.
