CPSC recall 20-070, announced February 6, 2020, covers Leaf blowers (about 100 units). The blades inside the leaf blower can break off and discharge from the unit, posing a projectile hazard to the user or bystanders. The notice cites 8 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf blowers and contact the firm for instructions to receive a full refund. Recall contact: call 800-687-6575, or go to www.drpower.com/pages/content/customer-support/contact.
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
The model number is printed on the front left side of the main impeller housing and on the serial number label located on the back right side of the main impeller housing.
Which products are included?
This recall involves DR Walk Behind Leaf Blowers, including DR PREMIER 1200, DR PRO 2000 and DR PRO 2000SP. The blowers are three-wheeled walk behind blowers with an orange circular metal face with a black center with "DR" printed on the front. The model number is printed on the front left side of the main impeller housing and on the serial number label located on the back right side of the main impeller housing. Only the following models are included in the recall: Product name Model Number DR PREMIER 1200 Walk Behind Leaf Blower WB13010DMN DR PRO 2000 Walk Behind Leaf Blower WB15020DMN DR PRO 2000 Walk Behind Leaf Blower WB15020DEN DR PRO 2000SP Walk Behind Leaf Blower WB17020DEN
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The blades inside the leaf blower can break off and discharge from the unit, posing a projectile hazard to the user or bystanders.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received eight reports of the blades breaking and discharging from the blowers. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf blowers and contact the firm for instructions to receive a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Country Home Products Inc., d/b/a DR Power Equipment
- Manufacturer
- Country Home Products Inc., d/b/a DR Power Equipment, of South Burlington, Vt.
- Product type
- Leaf blowers
- Recall number
- 20-070
- Units
- About 100
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized DR Power Equipment dealers nationwide and online at www.drpower.com from September 2019 through November 2019 for between $800 and $1,700.
Recall contact information
DR Power Equipment at 800-687-6575 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at https://www.drpower.com/pages/content/customer-support/contact or online at www.drpower.com and click “Product Recalls” at the bottom of page for more information.
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