CPSC recall 15-112, announced April 16, 2015, covers Expert Gardener electric blower vacuums (about 225,000 units). The blower vacuum can overheat, spark and catch on fire posing fire and burn hazards. The notice cites 16 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and return them to any Walmart store for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 597-9624, or go to www.expertgardenertools.com.
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.
Model 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.
Incidents and injuries
OWT has received 16 reports of blower vacuums sparking, arcing, smoking or burning. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and return them to any Walmart store for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., of China, Cixi City Best Power Tools Co., Ltd., of China
- Product type
- Leaf blowers
- Recall number
- 15-112
- Units
- About 225,000 in the United States (Models 20254EG and 20254EGC of this product were previously recalled in February 2013)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from January 2012 through March 2015 for about $40.
- Importer
- OWT Industries Inc., of Pickens, S.C.
Expert Gardener electric blower vacuums
CPSC product type: Leaf Blowers
Recall contact information
OWT Industries 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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