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Product Recall Number: 15-170

Why was Worx electric blower/vacs recalled?

The grounded and ungrounded wiring in the electric blower/vacs could be reversed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

Worx electric blower/vacs
Here's product recall specific data for Worx electric blower/vacs.

  • Product Recall Number: 15-170

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2015-06-24

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Worx electric blower/vacs

  • Description: This recall involves Worx brand electric blower/vacs. The blower/vacs are black, measure 11 inches high by 19.5 inches long and have the "Worx" logo printed on the side of the motor housing. The model and serial numbers are printed on the opposite side of the motor housing. Model number WG507 and a serial number in one of the following ranges are included in this recall. Model Number Serial number ranges WG507 201418000134 through 201418018263 201418018268 through 201418021382 201511000379 through 201511001397

  • Hazard Description: The grounded and ungrounded wiring in the electric blower/vacs could be reversed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund, Replace

  • Units: About 24,300 and 370 in Canada

  • Incidents: None reported

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower/vacs and return them to the place of purchase for a replacement or full refund.

  • Sold At: Menards and Walmart stores nationwide from January 2015 through May 2015 for about $40.

  • Importers: Positec Tool Corp., of Charlotte, N.C.

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed