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RecallCPSCcpsc-6425ELECTRICAL SHOCK

Positec Tool Recalls Worx Brand Blower/Vacs Due to Shock Hazard

Category
Units Affected
24,300
Recall Date
June 24, 2015
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Electrical Shock
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CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6425.

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

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6425.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower/vacs and return them to the place of purchase for a replacement or full refund.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Menards And Walmart Stores Nationwide From January 2015 Through May 2015 For About $40. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6425.

Positec toll-free at (866) 955-4579 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email blower@positecgroup.com 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.

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Menards And Walmart Stores Nationwide From January 2015 Through May 2015 For About $40. Recall FAQ

Menards And Walmart Stores Nationwide From January 2015 Through May 2015 For About $40. is the subject of a tools recall: Positec Tool Recalls Worx Brand Blower/Vacs Due to Shock Hazard. The notice was published on June 24, 2015 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 24,300 units are potentially affected.