Air Blower Recall Lawsuit | 2025 Latest Updates

What’s the Problem?

CPSC monitoring and consumer reports have revealed multiple blower-type products—air movers, leaf blowers, leaf vacuums, backpack blowers—posing serious hazards including fire risk, overheating, ejection of internal parts (projectile hazards), and in some cases, legal exposure for manufacturers.

Models from DR Power Equipment, Intertex / B-Air, and others have been recalled after dozens of reports of defects even before injuries were formally reported.

Plaintiffs allege that these blower units were defectively designed, manufactured with inadequate safety protections, or sold without proper warnings.

Though many recalls cover only specific models or production periods, current and prospective lawsuits seek to hold manufacturers accountable for injuries or damage caused by these defects, even if you were not injured physically, but experienced property damage or risk exposure.

Latest Air Blower Updates

• May 2024 – DR Power recalled about 57,200 leaf blowers and leaf vacuums after 22 reports of loose pieces being ejected from the units, creating a laceration hazard to users and bystanders [1]
• 2013-2017 – Intertex recalled ~35,000 B-Air VP-33 blower fans due to risk of capacitor overheating and fire hazard; property damage events were reported, though no burn injuries confirmed [2]
• 2008-2020 – Centrifugal/axial air movers from Intertex / B-Air / BlueDri etc. sold at Home Depot, Lowe’s, online, recalled (CPSC Recall No. 20-162) because utility outlets lacked circuit breaker protection leading to overheating / fire risk [3]
• February 2008 – December 2010 – Specific models of air movers sold by Packaging Tape, Inc. & OPS America (e.g., OPS-2500-CF, OPS-2500-CFR) recalled after multiple fire incidents; one fire caused ~$225,000 in property damage [4]

Air Blower Statistics

• Number of units recalled – Tens of thousands (e.g., ~57,200 by DR Power; ~35,000 by Intertex / B-Air) [2]
• Reported defect types – Overheating (capacitor failures), parts ejecting (projectile hazard), missing circuit breaker protection, fire risk
• Reported incidents – DR Power: 22 reports; Intertex: capacitor overheating and property damage events; Everest air mover recall: 4 fires or so reported among about 8 incidents [4]
• Injuries – So far few or none physically confirmed for many recalls, but property damage is documented; risk remains for burn, laceration, or worse

Regulatory & Legal Background

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) oversees recalls and safety standards for consumer electrical and mechanical devices.

Product liability law holds manufacturers strictly liable if a product has design defects, manufacturing defects, or inadequate warnings.

In class action and individual lawsuits, plaintiffs often claim the manufacturer defectively designed the blower, failed to include safety mechanisms (such as circuit breakers), or distributed units known to be dangerous.

Possible Injuries & Side Effects

Defective air blowers can lead to serious harm in several ways:

• Lacerations or cuts – when internal parts or shrapnel are ejected from blowers
• Burns or fire damage – from overheating, electrical or capacitor malfunctions
• Property damage – from fire, smoke, or mechanical failure
• Emotional distress – from fear, risk exposure, or near-miss events

Do You Qualify for an Air Blower Recall Lawsuit?

• You own or used a recalled blower, blower fan, leaf blower, or vacuum that matches the recall model(s)
• Your unit suffered malfunction (overheating, ejected parts, fire risk, etc.) or you incurred property damage, medical costs, or fear/harm exposure
• You can identify model and serial number, or retain packaging / receipt documentation
• Your claim is filed within your state’s statute of limitations

Evidence Required for a Claim

• Photos showing the blower’s model, serial number, and defect (if visible)
• Receipts or proof of purchase
• Records of any incident (photographs, repair records, reports) where the blower failed or caused damage
• Any correspondence with the manufacturer, retailer, or safety agency

Damages You Can Recover

• Medical expenses for injury or treatment
• Repair costs or replacement of blower unit
• Compensation for property damage
• Pain, suffering, and emotional distress
• Punitive damages in jurisdictions where manufacturer misconduct is shown to be reckless or knowing

Recall Information Summary

• Recall number examples: CPSC Recall No. 20-162 for Intertex / B-Air blower fans [3]
• Manufacturers involved: Intertex / B-Air, DR Power, OPS America, Packaging Tape, Inc., BlueDri, etc.
• Hazards: Fire (overheating capacitors, missing safety protection), mechanical failures (ejected parts), risk of burns or cuts.
• Remedy: recall repair kits, replacement units or safety adapters, refund offers in certain cases

Statute of Limitations

The deadline for filing a lawsuit varies by state; typically ranges from one to four years after injury, or after a defect should have been reasonably discovered.

For property damage or psychological injury the clock may start later, but timely legal advice is essential to preserve evidence and rights.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• How can I find out if my blower is included in a recall? – Look for model numbers (e.g., DR models, B-Air VP-33, OPS-2500-CF etc.) and consult the CPSC recall notices for your product’s serial or manufacturing date.
• What should I do if my blower hasn’t caused injury yet? – Stop using it, contact manufacturer, request remedy or repair per recall instructions, document your unit and condition.
• Do I need proof of purchase to file a claim? – It helps; but sometimes photographic evidence or serial/model tags may suffice.
• If I accept a recall remedy, does that prevent me from suing? – Usually not, depending on settlement or state law agreements.

References

1. https://www.hsptrial.com/cpsc-issues-recall-of-defective-leaf-blowers/
2. https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/consumer-products/household/recall-check-35k-intertex-blower-fans-recalled-as-fire-hazards/
3. https://www.classactionlawsuithelp.com/blower-recall-class-action-lawsuit/
4. https://www.everestglobal.com/-/media/Files/Insurance/services/loss-control/hazard-alerts—pdf/defective-air-mover/Defective-Air-Mover.pdf