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Walk-Behind Leaf Blowers and Vacuums, and Tow-Behind Leaf Vacuums Recall
Issued May 2, 2024 · Generac Power Systems Inc. · 57,200,956 units affected
In May 2024, Generac Power Systems Inc. recalled the Walk-Behind Leaf Blowers and Vacuums, and Tow-Behind Leaf Vacuums, a moderate home recall reported by the CPSC. Affected owners are eligible for a repair. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
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.
What you should do
- 1 Keep using Walk-Behind Leaf Blowers and Vacuums, and Tow-Behind Leaf Vacuums only as advised. See the remedy below.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Generac Power Systems Inc. to arrange your repair. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Repair): Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf blowers and vacuums, and contact DR Power for a free dealer-installed repair.
Recall details
- Brand
- Generac Power Systems Inc.
- Category
- Home
- Recall date
- May 2, 2024
- Units affected
- 57,200,956
- 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.
- Recall number
- CPSC-24222
- Made in
- United States
- Issuing agency
- CPSC
In context
- Generac Power Systems Inc. has 7 recalls in our database.
- We're tracking 138 Home recalls in our database.
- 57,200,956 units is enough to reach roughly 1 in every 2 US households.
- This is the 20th Home recall we've logged in 2024.