Use cautionConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published January 8, 2026
DR Power Leaf Vacuums Recall: Laceration Hazard from Loose Pieces
DR Power recalls walk-behind and tow-behind leaf vacuums with specific model numbers due to laceration risk from loose pieces ejecting. Get a free repair kit to add a metal shield.
Pieces from the recalled leaf vacuums can come loose inside the unit, or debris can pierce the chute, resulting in material ejecting and posing a laceration hazard to users and bystanders.
“DR Power Leaf Vacuums Recall: Laceration Hazard from Loose Pieces.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1354-dr-power-leaf-vacuums-recall-laceration-hazard-from-loose-pieces. Based on CPSC recall #10541 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/DR-Power-Equipment-Reannounces-and-Expands-Recall-of-Leaf-Vacuums-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard-New-Remedy-Available).
The CPSC announced on Jan. 8, 2026, that DR Power Equipment is reannouncing and expanding its recall of leaf vacuums due to a laceration hazard. Owners should stop using the units and contact DR Power for a free repair kit with installation instructions.
Sold at: Independent power equipment stores nationwide and online at drpower.com from September 2014 through June 2025 for between $1,300 and $4,000
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf vacuums and contact DR Power for a free repair kit that includes a metal outer shield to be bolted onto the existing chute of the recalled leaf vacuums and installation instructions. Consumers can contact DR Power toll-free at 877-221-4038 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@drpower.com, or online at https://www.drpower.com/LLV-FreeRepairKit or https://www.drpower.com/ and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
The hazard
Pieces from the recalled leaf vacuums can come loose inside the unit, or debris can pierce the chute, resulting in material ejecting and posing a laceration hazard to users and bystanders. The firm has received 46 reports of loose pieces being ejected from the units. No injuries have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin has 6 other recalls on record since 2022-04-28. Other recent recalls of similar products include DR Power Lawn Mowers Recall: Laceration Hazard from Blade Control Failure (2026-08-06), Generac Electric Start Pressure Washers Recall: Carbon Monoxide Risk in Confined Spaces (2026-05-14), and DR Power Leaf Blowers and Vacuums Recall: Laceration Hazard from Loose Parts (2024-05-02). CPSC records show 1 civil penalty action(s) against this firm.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for model numbers on the front right side of walk-behind vacuums or the impeller housing beside the engine on tow-behind models. The model numbers listed in the recall include specific combinations like WL33006DMN or LL33032DEN.
Brand
DR Power
Product
Walk-Behind Leaf Vacuums and Tow-Behind Leaf Vacuums
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Immediately stop using the recalled leaf vacuums to prevent laceration risk.
Contact DR Power
Reach out to DR Power for a free repair kit that includes a metal shield to bolt onto the chute.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf vacuums and contact DR Power for a free repair kit that includes a metal outer shield to be bolted onto the existing chute of the recalled leaf vacuums and installation instructions. Consumers can contact DR Power for information and assistance on making the repair. Consumers who responded to the original recall should nevertheless contact DR Power for the new remedy.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Independent power equipment stores nationwide and online at drpower.com from September 2014 through June 2025 for between $1,300 and $4,000.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact DR Power
We’ve drafted a message you can send DR Power to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 10541 — DR Power Leaf Vacuums Recall: Laceration Hazard from Loose Pieces
Hello,
I own a DR Power Leaf Vacuums Recall: Laceration Hazard from Loose Pieces that is covered by recall 10541 from DR Power.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf vacuums and contact DR Power for a free repair kit that includes a metal outer shield to be bolted onto the existing chute of the recalled leaf vacuums and installation instructions. Consumers can contact DR Power for information and assistance on making the repair. Consumers who responded to the original recall should nevertheless contact DR Power for the new remedy.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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