Country Home Products Recalls DR Walk Behind Leaf Blowers Due to Projectile Hazard

Hazard

The blades inside the leaf blower can break off and discharge from the unit, posing a projectile hazard to the user or bystanders.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf blowers and contact the firm for instructions to receive a full refund.

Products

This recall involves DR Walk Behind Leaf Blowers, including DR PREMIER 1200, DR PRO 2000 and DR PRO 2000SP. The blowers are three-wheeled walk behind blowers with an orange circular metal face with a black center with "DR" printed on the front. The model number is printed on the front left side of the main impeller housing and on the serial number label located on the back right side of the main impeller housing. Only the following models are included in the recall: Product name Model Number DR PREMIER 1200 Walk Behind Leaf Blower WB13010DMN DR PRO 2000 Walk Behind Leaf Blower WB15020DMN DR PRO 2000 Walk Behind Leaf Blower WB15020DEN DR PRO 2000SP Walk Behind Leaf Blower WB17020DEN

Incidents and injuries

The firm has received eight reports of the blades breaking and discharging from the blowers. No injuries have been reported.

Text from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice.