The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13123·Announced 2013-02-21

OWT Industries Recalls Expert Gardener Electric Blower Vacuums for Laceration Hazard

OWT Industries is recalling about 131,500 Expert Gardener electric blower vacuums sold at Walmart because objects can break through the housing, posing a laceration hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (laceration hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

OWT Industries Inc. is recalling approximately 131,500 Expert Gardener electric blower vacuums. The recall involves model 20254EG with serial numbers BMP3010001 through BMR3311972, and model 20254EGC with serial numbers EUP3120001 through EUP3630730. The units are green and black, with "Expert Gardener" and "BlowerVac 2 Speed Quiet 150 MPH Powerful 220 MPH" printed on the side of the motor housing and blower tube. Model and serial numbers are located on a label on the left side of the motor housing.

The recalled blower vacuums pose a laceration hazard because objects drawn into the unit during vacuum mode can break through the plastic housing. There has been one report of an incident with the recalled blower vacuums, but no injuries have been reported.

The blower vacuums were sold exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from January 2012 through December 2012 for about $40. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and contact OWT Industries Inc. at (800) 597-9624 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.expertgardenertools.com and click on Safety Notices, for a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Expert Gardener Electric Blower Vacuums
Manufacturer
Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., of China
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
131,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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