DR Power Equipment Reannounces and Expands Recall of Leaf Vacuums Due to Laceration Hazard; New Remedy Available
For DR Power Equipment Reannounces and Expands Recall of Leaf Vacuums Due to Laceration Hazard; New Remedy Available, cpsc recall number is 26-166; product is Walk-Behind Leaf Vacuums and Tow-Behind Leaf Vacuums; recall date is January 08, 2026; hazard is 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; remedy type is Repair, verified against its source on 2026-09-01.
- CPSC recall number
- 26-166 verified
- Recall
- DR Power Equipment Reannounces and Expands Recall of Leaf Vacuums Due to Laceration Hazard; New Remedy Available verified
- Product
- Walk-Behind Leaf Vacuums and Tow-Behind Leaf Vacuums verified
- Recall date
- January 08, 2026 verified
- Hazard
- 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. verified
- Remedy type
- Repair verified
- What to do
- 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. verified
- Units affected
- 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. verified
- Incidents and injuries
- The firm has received 46 reports of loose pieces being ejected from the units. No injuries have been reported. verified
- Recalling firm
- Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin verified
- Manufactured in
- United States verified
- Sold at
- Independent power equipment stores nationwide and online at drpower.com from September 2014 through June 2025 for between $1,300 and $4,000. verified
What the source says
Name of Product: Walk-Behind Leaf Vacuums and Tow-Behind Leaf Vacuums Hazard: 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. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: January 08, 2026 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.
— cpsc.gov, retrieved 2026-09-01
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CPSC recall number
Recall number: 26-166
Recall
DR Power Equipment Reannounces and Expands Recall of Leaf Vacuums Due to Laceration Hazard; New Remedy Available
Product
Name of Product: Walk-Behind Leaf Vacuums and Tow-Behind Leaf Vacuums
Recall date
Recall Date: January 08, 2026
Hazard
Hazard: 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.
Remedy type
Remedy: Repair
What to do
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.
Units affected
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.
Incidents and injuries
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 46 reports of loose pieces being ejected from the units. No injuries have been reported.
Recalling firm
Manufacturer(s): Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin
Manufactured in
Manufactured In: United States
Sold at
Sold At: Independent power equipment stores nationwide and online at drpower.com from September 2014 through June 2025 for between $1,300 and $4,000.
— all from cpsc.gov, retrieved 2026-09-01
Sources
- cpsc.govhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/DR-Power-Equipment-Reannounces-and-Expands-Recall-of-Leaf-Vacuums-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard-New-Remedy-Available
- saferproducts.govhttps://www.saferproducts.gov/RestWebServices/Recall?RecallDateStart=2026-01-01&format=json