Positec Tool Worx Brand Blower/Vacs recall: Shock Hazard
Positec Tool Recalls Worx Brand Blower/Vacs Due to Shock Hazard
Why was Positec Tool Worx Brand Blower/Vacs recalled?
The grounded and ungrounded wiring in the electric blower/vacs could be reversed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower/vacs and return them to the place of purchase for a replacement or full refund. Contact: Positec toll-free at (866) 955-4579 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email [email protected] or online at http://www.worx.com and click on Product Recall Information in the News and Press section at the bottom of the page for more information.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Worx electric blower/vacs
- Company
- Positec Tool Corp., of Charlotte, N.C.
- Quantity
- About 24,300 and 370 in Canada
- Sold at
- Menards and Walmart stores nationwide from January 2015 through May 2015 for about $40.
- Recall date
- June 24, 2015
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Worx brand electric blower/vacs. The blower/vacs are black, measure 11 inches high by 19.5 inches long and have the "Worx" logo printed on the side of the motor housing. The model and serial numbers are printed on the opposite side of the motor housing. Model number WG507 and a serial number in one of the following ranges are included in this recall. Model Number Serial number ranges WG507 201418000134 through 201418018263 201418018268 through 201418021382 201511000379 through 201511001397