CPSCJune 24, 2015consumer
Positec Tool Recalls Worx Brand Blower/Vacs Due to Shock Hazard
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
The grounded and ungrounded wiring in the electric blower/vacs could be reversed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower/vacs and return them to the place of purchase for a replacement or full refund.
Brands named
positec toolworxpositec
UPCs
201511001397
Recall history
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