CPSC Recall in 2015: OWT Industries Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Walmart

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2015.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 15-112

Date: April 16, 2015

Product Name: Expert Gardener electric blower vacuums

Recall Description:

The Expert Gardener blower vacuum can overheat, spark and catch on fire posing fire and burn hazards.

Hazard Description:

The blower vacuum can overheat, spark and catch on fire posing fire and burn hazards.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 225,000 in the United States. (Models 20254EG and 20254EGC of this product were previously recalled in February 2013.)

Incidents:

OWT has received 16 reports of blower vacuums sparking, arcing, smoking or burning. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from January 2012 through March 2015 for about $40.

Manufactured In:

China