Recall #20-070 · Published February 6, 2020

Leaf blowers

Country Home Products Recalls DR Walk Behind Leaf Blowers Due to Projectile Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Leaf blowers from Country Home Products Inc., d/b/a DR Power Equipment on February 6, 2020. CPSC identifies this hazard: The blades inside the leaf blower can break off and discharge from the unit, posing a projectile hazard to the user or bystanders. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf blowers and contact the firm for instructions to receive a full refund.

Recalled DR PREMIER 1200 Walk-Behind Leaf Blower (WB13010DMN)
Recalled DR PREMIER 1200 Walk-Behind Leaf Blower (WB13010DMN)
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Affected model numbers

WB13010DMNWB15020DMNWB15020DEN2000SPWB17020DEN
Additional identifying details

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.

Why 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.

Remedy type: Refund

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Country Home Products Inc., d/b/a DR Power Equipment, of South Burlington, Vt.
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.

Leaf blowers

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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