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.