CPSC recall 15-170, announced June 24, 2015, covers Worx electric blower/vacs (about 24,300 units). The grounded and ungrounded wiring in the electric blower/vacs could be reversed, posing a shock hazard to consumers. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower/vacs and return them to the place of purchase for a replacement or full refund. Recall contact: call (866) 955-4579, go to www.worx.com, or email blower@positecgroup.com.
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Affected model numbers
Model number WG507 and a serial number in one of the following ranges are included in this recall.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Worx brand electric blower/vacs. The blower/vacs are black, measure 11 inches high by 19.5 inches long and have the "Worx" logo printed on the side of the motor housing. The model and serial numbers are printed on the opposite side of the motor housing. Model number WG507 and a serial number in one of the following ranges are included in this recall. Model Number Serial number ranges WG507 201418000134 through 201418018263 201418018268 through 201418021382 201511000379 through 201511001397
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The grounded and ungrounded wiring in the electric blower/vacs could be reversed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower/vacs and return them to the place of purchase for a replacement or full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Worx electric
- Product type
- Leaf blowers
- Recall number
- 15-170
- Units
- About 24,300 and 370 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Menards and Walmart stores nationwide from January 2015 through May 2015 for about $40.
- Importer
- Positec Tool Corp., of Charlotte, N.C.
Worx electric blower/vacs
CPSC product type: Leaf Blowers
Recall contact information
Positec toll-free at (866) 955-4579 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email blower@positecgroup.com or online at http://www.worx.com and click on Product Recall Information in the News and Press section at the bottom of the page for more information.
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