CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

Objects that are drawn into the unit during vacuum mode can break through the plastic housing, posing a laceration hazard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • February 21, 2013

Electric Blower Vacuums Recalled by OWT Industries Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart

This recall involves Expert Gardener electric blower vacuums with two different model and serial number ranges, including model 20254EG with serial numbers BMP3010001 through BMR3311972, and model 20254EGC with serial numbers EUP3120001 through EUP3630730. Model and serial numbers are located on a label on the left side of the motor housing. The blower vacuums are green and black. "Expert Gardener" and "BlowerVac 2 Speed Quiet 150 MPH Powerful 220 MPH" are printed on the side of the green motor housing and on the black plastic blower tube.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and contact OWT Industries Inc. for a full refund.

Contact Information

OWT Industries Inc.; at (800) 597-9624 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.expertgardenertools.com and click on Safety Notices for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from January 2012 through December 2012 for about $40.
Injuries
There has been one report of an incident with the recalled blower vacuums. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., of China
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
13123

Product Information

Product Name
Expert Gardener Electric Blower Vacuums
Product Type
Leaf Blowers
Number of Units
About 131,500
Manufacturer Name
Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., of China
Imported By
OWT Industries Inc., of Pickens, S.C.
Manufactured In
China

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Full Contact Information

OWT Industries Inc.; at (800) 597-9624 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.expertgardenertools.com and click on Safety Notices for more information.