Recall #15-192 · Published July 22, 2015

GreenWorks blower/vacs

GreenWorks Blower/Vacs Recalled by Sunrise Global Marketing Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

CPSC published a recall notice for GreenWorks blower/vacs from GreenWorks on July 22, 2015. CPSC identifies this hazard: The blower/vac's motor can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower/vacs and contact Sunrise Global Marketing for a full refund.

Recalled Greenworks blower/vac
Recalled Greenworks blower/vac
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Additional identifying details

Recalled blower/vacs have model number 24022 with a serial number between GWS0350001 through GWS2280500 or model number 24072 with a serial number between GWR1310001 through GWS2281100.

Why it was recalled

The blower/vac's motor can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.

Incidents and injuries

Sunrise Global Marketing has received three reports of the blower/vacs catching fire. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower/vacs and contact Sunrise Global Marketing for a full refund.

Remedy type: Refund

Product and sales details

Recall number
15-192
Units
About 14,000
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Menards, Magic Mart and Mowtown stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, atgstores.com, blishmize.com, build.com, chp.com, cpooutlets.com, globalindustrial.com, Greenworktools.com, hayneedle.com, homedepot.com, johnelandis.com, Kmart.com, Lowes.com, magicmartstores.com, maxtools.com, Menards.com, mowtownusa.com, overstock.com, powerequipmentdirect.com, reisshardware.com, samsclub.com, scotsco.com, Sears.com, seventhavenue.com, smithssc.com, Target.com, thehardwarecity.com, unbeatablesale.com,Walmart.com, wayfair.com and 123greetings.com from February 2012 through June 2015 for between $30 and $70.
Importer
Sunrise Global Marketing LLC, of Mooresville, N.C., owns the GreenWorks brand

GreenWorks blower/vacs

CPSC product type: Leaf Blowers

Recall contact information

GreenWorks toll free at (888) 909-6757 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, or online at www.greenworkstools.com and click on Important Safety Notice for more information.

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