Product Recall Number: 20-070
Why was Leaf blowers recalled?
The blades inside the leaf blower can break off and discharge from the unit, posing a projectile hazard to the user or bystanders.
Product Recall Number: 20-070
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2020-02-06
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Leaf blowers
Description: This recall involves DR Walk Behind Leaf Blowers, including DR PREMIER 1200, DR PRO 2000 and DR PRO 2000SP. The blowers are three-wheeled walk behind blowers with an orange circular metal face with a black center with “DR” printed on the front. 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. Only the following models are included in the recall: Product nameModel NumberDR PREMIER 1200 Walk Behind Leaf BlowerWB13010DMNDR PRO 2000 Walk Behind Leaf BlowerWB15020DMNDR PRO 2000 Walk Behind Leaf BlowerWB15020DENDR PRO 2000SP Walk Behind Leaf BlowerWB17020DEN
Hazard Description: The blades inside the leaf blower can break off and discharge from the unit, posing a projectile hazard to the user or bystanders.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 100
Incidents: The firm has received eight reports of the blades breaking and discharging from the blowers. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf blowers and contact the firm for instructions to receive a full refund.
Sold At: Authorized DR Power Equipment dealers nationwide and online at www.drpower.com from September 2019 through November 2019 for between $800 and $1,700.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Country Home Products Inc., d/b/a DR Power Equipment, of South Burlington, Vt.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed