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CPSCRecalled Apr 16, 2015 · #15112

OWT Industries Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Walmart

Hazard

The blower vacuum can overheat, spark and catch on fire posing fire and burn hazards.

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
Expert Gardener electric blower vacuums
Type
Leaf Blowers
Manufacturer
Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., of China | Cixi City Best Power Tools Co., Ltd., of China
Model numbers
20254EG, 20254EGA, 20254EGB, 20254EGBC, 20254EGC, 21254EG
UPCs
Sold at
Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from January 2012 through March 2015 for about $40.
Made in
China

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and return them to any Walmart store for a full refund.

View the official CPSC notice