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Recalled DR Power Equipment walk-behind leaf blower
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Recalled DR Power Equipment walk-behind leaf blower
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Recalled DR Power Equipment walk-behind leaf vacuum
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Recalled DR Power Equipment walk-behind leaf vacuum
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Recalled DR Power Equipment tow-behind leaf vacuum
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Recalled DR Power Equipment tow-behind leaf vacuum
Name of Product:
Walk-Behind Leaf Blowers and Vacuums, and Tow-Behind Leaf Vacuums
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.
Recall Date:
May 02, 2024
Units:
About 57,200 (In addition, about 956 were sold in Canada)
Recall Details
Description:
This recall involves DR Power Equipment walk-behind leaf blowers and vacuums, and tow-behind leaf vacuums with the following model numbers:
| Unit Type | Model Numbers | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Walk-Behind Leaf Blower | LB16020DEN | LB16020DMNR | |
| LB16020DENR | LB18020DEN | ||
| LB16020DMN | LB18020DENR | ||
| Walk-Behind Leaf Vacuum | WL33006DMN | WL35008DENSD | |
| WL33006DMNR | WL35008DMN | ||
| WL35008DEN | WL35008DMNR | ||
| WL35008DENR | WL35008DMNSD | ||
| Tow-Behind LL3 | LL31027DMN | LL33032DEN | LL33032DENR |
| LL33032DENSD | LL33032DMN | LL35045DEN | |
| LL35045DMN | LL35045DMNR | LL37045DEN | |
| LL37045DMN | LL37045DMNR | LL37045DMNSD | |
| LL37060DEN | LL37060DENR | ||
| Tow-Behind LL2 | LL21009DMN | LL21009DMNR | LL21009DMNSD |
| LL23009DEN | LL23009DENR | LL23009DENSD | |
| LL23009DMN | LL23009DMNR | LL23009DMNT | |
| LL25013DEN | LL25013DENR | LL25013DENSD | |
| LL25013DMN | LL25013DMNR | LL25013DMNSD | |
| LL27016DEN | LL27016DENR | LL27016DENSD | |
| LL27016DMN | LL27016DMNR | LL27016DMNSD | |
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Additional LL2 Models *Note: These model numbers may or may not have spaces as printed on the data tags. |
LLVX13EDTDV3BF1 | LLVX13EDTDVBBF1 | LLVX13ENTDV3BF3 |
| 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 | |
DR is printed on the motor housing. The model number on the walk-behind leaf blower is located on the top at the back of the blower housing. The model number on the walk-behind leaf vacuum is located on the front right side of the unit behind the wheel. The model number on the tow-behind leaf vacuum is on the impeller housing beside the engine.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf blowers and vacuums, and contact DR Power for a free dealer-installed repair.
Incidents/Injuries:
The firm has received 22 reports of loose pieces being ejected from the units. No injuries have been reported.
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.
Manufacturer(s):
Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin
Distributor(s):
DR Power Equipment, of South Burlington, Vermont
Manufactured In:
United States
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