DR Power Equipment voluntarily recalled certain walk-behind and tow-behind leaf vacuums. Loose pieces inside a unit, or debris that pierces the chute, can eject and cause a laceration. Both users and bystanders face this hazard.
CPSC first recalled about 57,200 of these units on May 2, 2024. On January 8, 2026, it reannounced and expanded that recall to cover new models across the U.S. and Canada.
Owners should stop using an affected leaf vacuum. DR Power Equipment offers a free repair kit. Contact them even if you already fixed your unit under the 2024 recall. Check your model number against the recalled list.
- Action type: Voluntary recall, reannounced and expanded
- Announcement and initiation dates: Originally recalled May 2, 2024; reannounced and expanded January 8, 2026
- Company and responsible agency: DR Power Equipment, Generac Power Systems, CPSC and Health Canada
- Recall or campaign number: CPSC Recall No. 26-166 (expands Recall No. 24-222)
- Affected models, lots, UPCs, serial numbers, or VINs: Four groups: walk-behind, tow-behind LL3, tow-behind LL2, additional LL2
- Number of affected units: 60,250 U.S. and 1,023 Canada (2026); 57,200 U.S. and 956 Canada (2024)
- Sold at and sale period: Power equipment stores and drpower.com, September 2014-June 2025, $1,300-$4,000
- Hazard: Loose pieces or debris can eject, causing lacerations
- Reported incidents, injuries, illnesses, and deaths: 46 reports of loose pieces; no injuries
- Remedy: Free repair kit (metal shield); contact DR Power after an earlier fix
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Latest Walk-Behind Leaf Blowers Recall Updates
January 8, 2026: CPSC Reannounces and Expands the Recall
On January 8, 2026, CPSC reannounced and expanded Recall No. 26-166, expanding Recall No. 24-222. The recall now covers about 60,250 U.S. units and about 1,023 in Canada [1].
DR Power Equipment and Generac Power Systems added new leaf-vacuum models. The new remedy is a free repair kit: a metal outer shield bolted onto the chute. Even consumers who fixed a unit in 2024 must contact DR Power again.
May 2, 2024: DR Power Equipment Issues the Original Recall
On May 2, 2024, DR Power Equipment issued its original recall, Recall No. 24-222. The recall covered about 57,200 walk-behind leaf blowers and vacuums, and tow-behind leaf vacuums, in the United States [2].
CPSC cited the same laceration hazard: loose or ejected pieces from the units. The 2024 recall also covered about 956 in Canada. DR Power offered a free dealer-installed repair as the remedy at that time.
Which Walk-Behind Leaf Blowers Are Affected?
The January 2026 recall covers walk-behind and tow-behind leaf vacuums identified by these model-number groups:
- Walk-Behind Leaf Vacuum: models such as WL33006DMN, WL35008DEN and WL35108DEN, and related suffixes
- Tow-Behind LL3: models such as LL31027DMN, LL33032DEN, LL35045DMN, LL37045DMN, LL37060DEN, LL37145DEN and LL37160DEN, and related suffixes
- Tow-Behind LL2: models such as LL21009DMN, LL23009DEN, LL25013DEN and LL27016DEN, and related suffixes
- Additional LL2 Models: units carrying the LLVX13, LLVX16 or LLVX9 series of model codes
“DR” is printed on the motor housing of every affected unit. On a walk-behind unit, find the model number on the front right side behind the wheel. On a tow-behind unit, find it on the impeller housing beside the engine.
DR Power’s May 2024 recall also covered separate walk-behind leaf blower models, with an LB prefix such as LB16020DEN. The January 2026 model list above does not include those leaf-blower models.
Why Were the Walk-Behind Leaf Blowers Recalled?
DR Power Equipment’s walk-behind and tow-behind leaf vacuums were recalled because pieces inside a unit can come loose, or because debris can pierce the chute.
Either fault lets material eject from the machine. That ejected material can cause a laceration to the user or to a nearby bystander.
Generac Power Systems of Waukesha, Wisconsin, manufactures the recalled units. DR Power Equipment of South Burlington, Vermont, distributes them under the DR brand.
This hazard applies across the model groups listed above. DR Power Equipment operates as a DBA of Generac Power Systems, and both companies are named in CPSC’s recall notice.
Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
CPSC has received 46 reports of loose pieces ejected from the recalled leaf vacuums. This is based on its January 2026 notice. No injuries have been reported.
These reports came from consumers across the United States, where the recall remains active. The recall also covers Canada, tracked by a separate regulator.
Health Canada‘s notice, current to December 16th, 2025, gives a different count: 54 U.S. incident reports and none in Canada [3]. Rather than conflicting, the two figures reflect different reporting dates.
The reports describe what consumers told the company or the agency. They are not confirmed findings, and they are not proof that every incident happened exactly as described.
What Should Consumers Do?
Consumers who own an affected DR Power walk-behind or tow-behind leaf vacuum should take the following steps:
- Stop using the recalled DR Power walk-behind or tow-behind leaf vacuum immediately.
- Check your unit’s model number against the affected list in the section above before you use it again.
- Contact DR Power Equipment for the free repair kit, even if you already responded to the 2024 recall.
- Call DR Power toll-free at 877-221-4038 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or email recall@drpower.com.
- Visit drpower.com/LLV-FreeRepairKit online, or report a laceration injury to CPSC at SaferProducts.gov or by calling 800-638-2772.
- Keep your purchase records and any incident records if a laceration injury occurred.
Legal Options
No class action, multidistrict litigation or settlement has been filed or certified against DR Power Equipment or Generac Power Systems. Liability and eligibility for compensation are not automatically established by this recall.
A laceration injury from a recalled leaf vacuum may support an individual product-liability review. An attorney can look at your specific facts, such as when you were hurt, to help determine whether you may have a claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is the DR Power Leaf Vacuum Recall About?
The DR Power leaf vacuum recall covers walk-behind and tow-behind units that can eject loose pieces or chute debris, causing a laceration hazard. CPSC classifies this as a Fast Track Recall.
When Were the Recalled Leaf Vacuums Sold?
The recalled leaf vacuums were sold at independent power equipment stores and online at drpower.com, priced between $1,300 and $4,000. The original 2024 notice listed the sale window through January 2024. The January 2026 notice extended that window through June 2025.
Is There a Lawsuit Against DR Power Equipment?
No, DR Power Equipment has not been named in a filed class-action lawsuit, MDL or settlement, and neither has Generac Power Systems, as of September 28, 2026. A free case review does not require an existing lawsuit, and it never promises a specific result.
Do Health Canada’s Recall Numbers Match CPSC’s?
Health Canada’s recall numbers do not exactly match CPSC’s. Its notice reports about 1,026 units sold in Canada and roughly 61,300 in the United States, slightly different from CPSC’s 1,023 and 60,250 figures. Both counts describe the same January 2026 expansion.
How Do I Get the Free Repair Kit?
Call DR Power Equipment toll-free at 877-221-4038, email recall@drpower.com, or visit drpower.com/LLV-FreeRepairKit to request the free repair kit. The request goes directly to DR Power, not to a retailer or dealer.
Do I Need a Lawyer to Report a Recalled Leaf Vacuum?
No, you can report a recalled leaf vacuum directly to the company or to the consumer safety agency without a lawyer. A lawyer becomes relevant only if you want to explore a legal claim for an injury, which is a separate step you can take later.
References
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/DR-Power-Equipment-Reannounces-and-Expands-Recall-of-Leaf-Vacuums-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard-New-Remedy-Available
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/DR-Power-Equipment-Recalls-Leaf-Blowers-and-Leaf-Vacuums-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard
- https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/dr-power-equipment-branded-walk-behind-tow-behind-leaf-vacuums-and-leaf-blower