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20254EGC

This model number appears in 2 official CPSC recall notices for household products. Latest recall published April 16, 2015.

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Recall #15-112 · Published April 16, 2015

Expert Gardener electric blower vacuums

CPSC published a recall notice for Expert Gardener electric blower vacuums from Expert Gardener electric on April 16, 2015. CPSC identifies this hazard: The blower vacuum can overheat, spark and catch on fire posing fire and burn hazards. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and return them to any Walmart store for a full refund.

Why 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.

Remedy type: Refund

Recall published
April 16, 2015
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.

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Recall #13-123 · Published February 21, 2013

Expert Gardener Electric Blower Vacuums

CPSC published a recall notice for Expert Gardener Electric Blower Vacuums from Expert Gardener Electric on February 21, 2013. CPSC identifies this hazard: Objects that are drawn into the unit during vacuum mode can break through the plastic housing, posing a laceration hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and contact OWT Industries Inc. for a full refund.

Why it was recalled

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

Official remedy

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

Remedy type: Refund

Recall published
February 21, 2013
Units
About 131,500
Sold at / sales period
Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from January 2012 through December 2012 for about $40.

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