Country Home Products is recalling DR Walk Behind Leaf Blowers because the internal blades can break off and discharge from the unit, creating a projectile hazard. Although no injuries have been reported yet, there are eight reports of this failure occurring. Consumers must stop using these units immediately to avoid potential injury. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3162-dr-walk-behind-leaf-blower-recall-blade-projectile-hazard.
“DR Walk Behind Leaf Blower Recall: Blade Projectile Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3162-dr-walk-behind-leaf-blower-recall-blade-projectile-hazard. Based on CPSC recall #8744 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Country-Home-Products-Recalls-DR-Walk-Behind-Leaf-Blowers-Due-to-Projectile-Hazard).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Feb. 6, 2020, that Country Home Products Inc. d/b/a DR Power Equipment is recalling DR Walk Behind Leaf Blowers due to a projectile hazard. Owners should immediately stop using the recalled leaf blowers and contact the firm for instructions to receive a full refund.
How to tell if you have it
DR PREMIER 1200 Walk Behind Leaf Blower, model number WB13010DMN
DR PRO 2000 Walk Behind Leaf Blower, model numbers WB15020DMN and WB15020DEN
DR PRO 2000SP Walk Behind Leaf Blower, model number WB17020DEN
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf blowers and contact the firm for instructions to receive a full refund. Contact DR Power Equipment at 800-687-6575 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at https://www.drpower.com/pages/content/customer-support/contact or online at www.drpower.com and click “Product Recalls” at the bottom of page for more information.
The hazard
The blades inside the leaf blower can break off and discharge from the unit, posing a projectile hazard to the user or bystanders. The firm has received eight reports of the blades breaking and discharging from the blowers. No injuries have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show DR Power Equipment issued a recall for leaf vacuums on Jan. 8, 2026, due to laceration hazards from loose pieces. Other recent recalls of similar products include DR Power Lawn Mowers Recall (Aug. 6, 2026) and DR Power Trimmer Mower Recall (Oct. 8, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your blower is an orange circular metal face with a black center and "DR" printed on the front. Verify the model number on the front left side of the main impeller housing or the serial number label on the back right side. Recalled models include DR PREMIER 1200 (WB13010DMN), DR PRO 2000 (WB15020DMN, WB15020DEN), and DR PRO 2000SP (WB17020DEN).
Brand
DR Power Equipment
Product
Leaf blowers
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop using the leaf blower immediately
Do not operate the unit further due to the risk of blades discharging.
Contact DR Power Equipment for a refund
Call 800-687-6575 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET, Mon-Fri) or visit www.drpower.com and click “Product Recalls” to receive instructions for a full refund.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf blowers and contact the firm for instructions to receive a full refund.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “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.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact DR Power Equipment
We’ve drafted a message you can send DR Power Equipment to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 8744 — DR Power Equipment DR Walk Behind Leaf Blower Recall: Blade Projectile Hazard
Hello,
I own a DR Walk Behind Leaf Blower Recall: Blade Projectile Hazard that is covered by recall 8744 from DR Power Equipment.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf blowers and contact the firm for instructions to receive a full refund.
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.
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