DR Power Equipment Reannounces and Expands Recall of Leaf Vacuums Due to Laceration Hazard; New Remedy Available

Injury (fall, cut, crash)Product
Date
Jan 8, 2026
Company
Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin
Product
Walk-Behind Leaf Vacuums and Tow-Behind Leaf Vacuums
Reason
Pieces from the recalled leaf vacuums can come loose inside the unit, or debris can pierce the chute, resulting in material ejecting and posing a laceration hazard to users and bystanders.
Hazard
Injury (fall, cut, crash)
Units
About 60,250 (In addition, about 1,023 were sold in Canada) DR Power Equipment previously recalled 57,200 leaf blowers and vacuums in May 2024. New models of leaf vacuums have been added to this recall
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf vacuums and contact DR Power for a free repair kit that includes a metal outer shield to be bolted onto the existing chute of the recalled leaf vacuums and installation instructions. Consumers can contact DR Power for information and assistance on making the repair. Consumers who responded to the original recall should nevertheless contact DR Power for the new remedy.
Source
CPSC

How to identify the product

Official notice (CPSC)

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