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DR Power Leaf Blowers and Vacuums Recall: Laceration Hazard from Loose Parts

DR Power equipment leaf blowers and vacuums with specific model numbers recalled due to risk of laceration from loose parts ejected during use. Consumers must stop using and contact DR Power for free repair.

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DR Power walk-behind and tow-behind leaf blowers and vacuums with certain model numbers are recalled because parts can become loose inside the unit and be ejected, causing lacerations. This hazard affects users and bystanders during normal operation. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1968-dr-power-leaf-blowers-and-vacuums-recall-laceration-hazard-from.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1968-dr-power-leaf-blowers-and-vacuums-recall-laceration-hazard-from · Updated August 3, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #9943

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“DR Power Leaf Blowers and Vacuums Recall: Laceration Hazard from Loose Parts.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1968-dr-power-leaf-blowers-and-vacuums-recall-laceration-hazard-from. Based on CPSC recall #9943 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/DR-Power-Equipment-Recalls-Leaf-Blowers-and-Leaf-Vacuums-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard).

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on May 2, 2024, that DR Power Equipment is recalling walk-behind leaf blowers and vacuums, and tow-behind leaf vacuums due to a laceration hazard. Owners should immediately stop using the products and contact DR Power for a free dealer-installed repair.

How to tell if you have it

  • Brand: DR Power
  • Walk-Behind Leaf Blower models: LB16020DEN, LB16020DMNR, LB16020DENR, LB18020DEN, LB16020DMN, LB18020DENR
  • Walk-Behind Leaf Vacuum models: WL33006DMN, WL35008DENSD, WL33006DMNR, WL35008DMN, WL35008DEN, WL35008DMNR, WL35008DENR, WL35008DMNSD
  • Tow-Behind LL models: LL3, LL31027DMN, LL33032DEN, LL33032DENR, LL33032DENSD, LL33032DMN, LL35045DEN, LL35045DMN, LL35045DMNR, LL37045DEN, LL37045DMN, LL37045DMNR, LL37045DMNSD, LL37060DEN, LL37060DENR
  • Tow-Behind LL2 models: LL21009DMN, LL21009DMNR, LL21009DMNSD, LL23009DEN, LL23009DENR, LL23009DMN, LL25013DEN, LL25013DENR, LL25013DENSD, LL25013DMN, LL25013DMNR, LL25013DMNSD, LL27016DEN, LL27016DENR, LL27016DENSD, LL27016DMN, LL27016DMNR, LL27016DMNSD
  • Additional models: LLVX13EDTDV3BF1, LLVX13EDTDVBBF1, LLVX13ENTDVBBF3, LLVX13MDTDV3BF0, LLVX13MDTDV3BF1, LLVX13MDTDVBBF1, LLVX13MNTDV3BF3, LLVX13MNTDVBBF3, LLVX16E, LLVX16EDTDV3BF1, LLVX16EDTDVBBF1, LLVX16ENTDV2BF3, LLVX16ENTDV3BF3, LLVX16ENTDVBBF3, LLVX16MDTDV2BF1, LLVX16MDTDV3BF1, LLVX16MDTDVBBF1, LLVX16MNTDV2BF3, LLVX16MNTDV3BF3, LLVX16MNTDVBBF3, LLVX9AMDTDVBBF3, LLVX9AMNTDVBBF3, LLVX9GMNTDVBBF3, LLVXX9EDTDV3BF1, LLVXX9EDTDVBBF1, LLVXX9ENTDV3BF3, LLVXX9ENTDVBBF3, LLVXX9MDTDV3BF1, LLVXX9MDTDVBBF1, LLVXX9MNTDV3BF3, LLVXX9MNTDVBBF3, LLVXX9MNTDVBTF3
  • UPC: 00021196051706
  • Sold at independent power equipment stores nationwide and online at drpower.com from September 2014 through January 2024

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf blowers and vacuums, and contact DR Power for a free dealer-installed repair. Contact DR Power LLP 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://drpower.com/recalls 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 blowers and vacuums can come loose inside the unit and be ejected, posing a laceration hazard to users and bystanders. The firm has received 22 reports of loose pieces being ejected from the units. No injuries have been reported.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Generac Power Systems Inc. has 6 other recalls on record since April 28, 2022. Other recent recalls include DR Power Lawn Mowers Recall: Laceration Hazard from Blade Control Failure (Aug. 6, 2026), Generac Electric Start Pressure Washers Recall: Carbon Monoxide Risk in Confined Spaces (May 14, 2026), and DR Power Leaf Vacuums Recall: Laceration Hazard from Loose Pieces (Jan. 8, 2026). CPSC records show 1 civil penalty action against this firm.

How to tell if you have this one

Check the model number on the top back of the walk-behind leaf blower, front right side of the walk-behind leaf vacuum, or impeller housing beside the engine on tow-behind leaf vacuums. DR is printed on the motor housing of these units.

  • Brand
    DR Power
  • Product
    Walk-Behind Leaf Blowers and Vacuums, and Tow-Behind Leaf Vacuums
  • Category
    Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using It Now

    Immediately stop using the recalled leaf blowers and vacuums to avoid laceration injuries.

  2. Contact DR Power

    Reach out to DR Power for a free dealer-installed repair to fix the issue.

Official remedy

What CPSC says to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf blowers and vacuums, and contact DR Power for a free dealer-installed repair.

Where it went

Where it was sold

Sold nationwide.

Alaska: yesAKMaine: yesMEVermont: yesVTNew Hampshire: yesNHWashington: yesWAIdaho: yesIDMontana: yesMTNorth Dakota: yesNDMinnesota: yesMNIllinois: yesILWisconsin: yesWIMichigan: yesMINew York: yesNYRhode Island: yesRIMassachusetts: yesMAOregon: yesORNevada: yesNVWyoming: yesWYSouth Dakota: yesSDIowa: yesIAIndiana: yesINOhio: yesOHPennsylvania: yesPANew Jersey: yesNJConnecticut: yesCTCalifornia: yesCAUtah: yesUTColorado: yesCONebraska: yesNEMissouri: yesMOKentucky: yesKYWest Virginia: yesWVVirginia: yesVAMaryland: yesMDDelaware: yesDEArizona: yesAZNew Mexico: yesNMKansas: yesKSArkansas: yesARTennessee: yesTNNorth Carolina: yesNCSouth Carolina: yesSCDistrict of Columbia: yesDCOklahoma: yesOKLouisiana: yesLAMississippi: yesMSAlabama: yesALGeorgia: yesGAHawaii: yesHITexas: yesTXFlorida: yesFL

CPSC “Sold at”: “Independent power equipment stores nationwide and online at drpower.com from September 2014 through January 2024 for between $1,300 and $4,000.”

Sold nationwide.

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Questions people ask

What model numbers are affected?

Walk-behind leaf blowers: LB16020DEN, LB16020DMNR, LB16020DENR, LB18020DEN, LB16020DMN, LB18020DENR. Walk-behind leaf vacuums: WL33006DMN, WL35008DENSD, WL33006DMNR, WL35008DMN, WL35008DEN, WL35008DMNR, WL35008DENR, WL35008DMNSD. Tow-behind leaf vacuums: LL3, LL31027DMN, LL33032DEN, LL33032DENR, LL33032DENSD, LL33032DMN, LL35045DEN, LL35045DMN, LL35045DMNR, LL37045DEN, LL37045DMN, LL37045DMNR, LL37045DMNSD, LL37060DEN, LL37060DENR, LL2, LL21009DMN, LL21009DMNR, LL21009DMNSD, LL23009DEN, LL23009DENR, LL23009DMN, LL25013DEN, LL25013DENR, LL25013DENSD, LL25013DMN, LL25013DMNR, LL25013DMNSD, LL27016DEN, LL27016DENR, LL27016DENSD, LL27016DMN, LL27016DMNR, LL27016DMNSD, and additional LL2 models with specific model numbers listed in the recall notice.

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 9943 — DR Power Leaf Blowers and Vacuums Recall: Laceration Hazard from Loose Parts

Hello,

I own a DR Power Leaf Blowers and Vacuums Recall: Laceration Hazard from Loose Parts that is covered by recall 9943 from DR Power.

The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf blowers and vacuums, and contact DR Power for a free dealer-installed repair.

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.

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Where this comes from

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.

  • Official source: CPSC Recall #9943 (May 2, 2024)
  • 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.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official CPSC recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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