The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·20070·Announced 2020-02-06

DR Walk-Behind Leaf Blowers Recalled for Projectile Hazard

Country Home Products is recalling specific DR walk-behind leaf blowers because internal blades can break off and discharge, posing a projectile 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 (projectile hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Country Home Products Inc., d/b/a DR Power Equipment, is recalling certain DR walk-behind leaf blowers due to a projectile hazard. The recall includes the DR PREMIER 1200, DR PRO 2000, and DR PRO 2000SP models. The affected units are three-wheeled walk-behind blowers featuring an orange circular metal face with a black center and "DR" printed on the front. The specific model numbers involved are WB13010DMN, WB15020DMN, WB15020DEN, and WB17020DEN.

The hazard exists because the blades inside the leaf blower can break off and discharge from the unit, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystanders. The firm has received eight reports of blades breaking and discharging from the blowers, but no injuries have been reported.

About 100 units were sold nationwide through authorized DR Power Equipment dealers and online at www.drpower.com from September 2019 through November 2019 for between $800 and $1,700. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf blowers and contact DR Power Equipment at 800-687-6575 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or via email or the company website, to receive a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Leaf blowers
Manufacturer
Country Home Products Inc., d/b/a DR Power Equipment, of South Burlington, Vt.
Category
Consumer Product — Lawn and Garden Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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