Consumers could suffer an electrical shock
of ConsumerAffairs
Positec Tool of Charlotte, N.C., is recalling about 24,670 Worx electric blower/vacs in the U.S and Canada.
The grounded and ungrounded wiring in the electric blower/vacs could be reversed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
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 |
The blower/vacs, manufactured in China, were sold at Menards and Walmart stores nationwide from January 2015, through May 2015, for about $40.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower/vacs and return them to the place of purchase for a replacement or full refund.
Consumers may contactPositec toll-free at (866) 955-4579 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or by email at lblower@positecgroup.com.