Reported Jun 24, 2015
Positec Tool Recalls Worx Brand Blower/Vacs Due to Shock Hazard
Positec Tool Corp. of Charlotte, N.C.
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower/vacs and return them to the place of purchase for a replacement or full refund.
Firm contact: 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Worx electric blower/vacs
- Amount recalled
- About 24,300 and 370 in Canada
Where it was sold
Sold at Menards and Walmart stores nationwide from January 2015 through May 2015 for about $40..
Why it was recalled
The grounded and ungrounded wiring in the electric blower/vacs could be reversed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
The agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.
Reports so far: None reported
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