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Over 60,000 DR Power leaf vacuums recalled for laceration hazard
DR Power recalled over 60,000 leaf vacuums sold in the U.S. and Canada after reports of pieces ejecting and causing laceration hazards, urging owners to get free repairs.
- The recall was reissued by the consumer safety regulator on Jan. 8, with over 60,000 units affected, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and DR Power Equipment.
- Dozens of reports said loose pieces ejected from the units posed a laceration hazard and possibly pierced the discharge chute.
- Between Sept. 2014 and June 2025, retailers sold over 60,000 units nationwide and in Canada for between $1,300 and $4,000, according to the CPSC and DR Power.
- Owners are urged to stop using the machines and contact DR Power for a free repair kit with a metal outer shield and installation instructions.
- More than 60,000 units are included in the recall, which lists specific model numbers for walk-behind and tow-behind vacuums, and no injuries have been reported.
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Over 60,000 DR Power leaf vacuums recalled for laceration hazard
The leaf vacuums were sold nationwide and in Canada from Sept. 2014 through June 2025 for between $1,300 and $4,000.
·Sacramento, United States
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