Severity
Moderate
DR Power Equipment Reannounces and Expands Recall of Leaf Vacuums Due to Laceration Hazard; New Remedy Available
Reported: January 8, 2026 Initiated: January 8, 2026 #26166 About 60,250 (In addition, about 1,023 were sold in Canada) DR Power Equipment previously recalled 57,200 leaf blowers and vacuums in May 2024. New models of leaf vacuums have been added to this recall units
Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin issued this CPSC recall on January 8, 2026. Classified as Moderate severity. Approximately About 60,250 (In addition, about 1,023 were sold in Canada) DR Power Equipment previously recalled 57,200 leaf blowers and vacuums in May 2024. New models of leaf vacuums have been added to this recall units are affected. The recall was issued because: Pieces from the recalled leaf vacuums can come loose inside the unit, or debris can pierce the chute, resulting in mate…. This recall notice is sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #26166) was formally reported on January 8, 2026. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 60,250 (In addition, about 1,023 were sold in Canada) DR Power Equipment previously recalled 57,200 leaf blowers and vacuums in May 2024. New models of leaf vacuums have been added to this recall units are affected, placing this recall in the million-unit bracket that typically triggers nationwide consumer alerts and retailer sweeps.
The documented reason for this recall is: Pieces from the recalled leaf vacuums can come loose inside the unit, or debris can pierce the chute, resulting in material ejecting and posing a laceration hazard to users and bystanders. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf vacuums and contact DR Power for a free repair kit that includes a metal outer shield to be bolted onto the existing chute of the recalled le… — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 1 were also issued by CPSC. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. Because this recall is recent, remedy windows and replacement inventory are most likely still actively available from the firm or retailer. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.
Recall Distribution by Severity Class
Units Affected
About 60,250 (In addition, about 1,023 were sold in Canada) DR Power Equipment previously recalled 57,200 leaf blowers and vacuums in May 2024. New models of leaf vacuums have been added to this recall
Related Recalls
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1 from same agency
Product Description
This recall involves DR Power Equipment walk-behind leaf vacuums and tow-behind leaf vacuums with the following model numbers: Unit Type Model Numbers Walk Behind Leaf Vacuum WL33006DMN WL35008DENSD WL33006DMNR WL35008DMN WL35008DEN WL35008DMNR WL35008DENR WL35008DMNSD WL33106DMN WL35108DEN WL33106DMNR WL35108DENR WL35108DENSD Tow Behind LL3 LL31027DMN LL33032DEN LL33032DENR LL33032DENSD LL33032DMN LL35045DEN LL35045DMN LL35045DMNR LL37045DEN LL37045DMN LL37045DMNR LL37045DMNSD LL37060DEN LL37060DENR LL37145DEN LL31127DMN LL33132DMN LL37160DEN LL31127DMNR LL33132DMNR LL33132DEN LL35145DEN LL33132DENSD LL35145DMN Tow Behind LL2 LL21009DMN LL21009DMNR LL21009DMNSD LL23009DEN LL23009DENR LL23009DENSD LL23009DMN LL23009DMNR LL23009DMNT LL25013DEN LL25013DENR LL25013DENSD LL25013DMN LL25013DMNR LL25013DMNSD LL27016DEN LL27016DENR LL27016DENSD LL27016DMN LL27016DMNR LL27016DMNSD Additional LL2 Models *Note: These model numbers may or may not have spaces as printed on the data tags. LLVX13EDTDV3BF1 LLVX13EDTDVBBF1 LLVX13ENTDV3BF3 LLVX13ENTDVBBF3 LLVX13MDTDV3BF0 LLVX13MDTDV3BF1 LLVX13MDTDVBBF1 LLVX13MNTDV3BF3 LLVX13MNTDVBBF3 LLVX16E LLVX16EDTDV3BF1 LLVX16EDTDVBBF1 LLVX16ENTDV2BF3 LLVX16ENTDV3BF3 LLVX16ENTDVBBF3 LLVX16MDTDV2BF1 LLVX16MDTDV3BF1 LLVX16MDTDVBBF1 LLVX16MNTDV2BF3 LLVX16MNTDV3BF3 LLVX16MNTDVBBF3 LLVX9AMDTDVBBF3 LLVX9AMNTDVBBF3 LLVX9GMNTDVBBF3 LLVXX9EDTDV3BF1 LLVXX9EDTDVBBF1 LLVXX9ENTDV3BF3 LLVXX9ENTDVBBF3 LLVXX9MDTDV3BF1 LLVXX9MDTDVBBF1 LLVXX9MNTDV3BF3 LLVXX9MNTDVBBF3 LLVXX9MNTDVBTF3 "DR" is printed on the motor housing. The model number on the walk-behind leaf vacuum is located on the front right side of the unit behind the wheel. The model number on the tow-behind leaf vacuum is on the impeller housing beside the engine.
Reason for Recall
Pieces from the recalled leaf vacuums can come loose inside the unit, or debris can pierce the chute, resulting in material ejecting and posing a laceration hazard to users and bystanders.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf vacuums and contact DR Power for a free repair kit that includes a metal outer shield to be bolted onto the existing chute of the recalled leaf vacuums and installation instructions. Consumers can contact DR Power for information and assistance on making the repair. Consumers who responded to the original recall should nevertheless contact DR Power for the new remedy.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin
- Units Affected
- About 60,250 (In addition, about 1,023 were sold in Canada) DR Power Equipment previously recalled 57,200 leaf blowers and vacuums in May 2024. New models of leaf vacuums have been added to this recall
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 26166 |
| Date reported | January 8, 2026 |
| Date initiated | January 8, 2026 |
| Recalling firm | Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin |
| Units affected | About 60,250 (In addition, about 1,023 were sold in Canada) DR Power Equipment previously recalled 57,200 leaf blowers and vacuums in May 2024. New models of leaf vacuums have been added to this recall |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves DR Power Equipment walk-behind leaf vacuums and tow-behind leaf vacuums with the following model numbers: Unit Type Model Numbers Walk Behind Leaf Vacuum WL33006DMN WL35008DENSD WL33006DMNR WL35008DMN WL35008DEN WL35008DMNR WL35008DENR WL35008DMNSD WL33106DMN WL35108DEN WL33106DMNR WL35108DENR WL35108DENSD Tow Behind LL3 LL31027DMN LL33032DEN LL33032DENR LL33032DENSD LL33032DMN LL35045DEN LL35045DMN LL35045DMNR LL37045DEN LL37045DMN LL37045DMNR LL37045DMNSD LL37060DEN LL37060DENR LL37145DEN LL31127DMN LL33132DMN LL37160DEN LL31127DMNR LL33132DMNR LL33132DEN LL35145DEN LL33132DENSD LL35145DMN Tow Behind LL2 LL21009DMN LL21009DMNR LL21009DMNSD LL23009DEN LL23009DENR LL23009DENSD LL23009DMN LL23009DMNR LL23009DMNT LL25013DEN LL25013DENR LL25013DENSD LL25013DMN LL25013DMNR LL25013DMNSD LL27016DEN LL27016DENR LL27016DENSD LL27016DMN LL27016DMNR LL27016DMNSD Additional LL2 Models *Note: These model numbers may or may not have spaces as printed on the data tags. LLVX13EDTDV3BF1 LLVX13EDTDVBBF1 LLVX13ENTDV3BF3 LLVX13ENTDVBBF3 LLVX13MDTDV3BF0 LLVX13MDTDV3BF1 LLVX13MDTDVBBF1 LLVX13MNTDV3BF3 LLVX13MNTDVBBF3 LLVX16E LLVX16EDTDV3BF1 LLVX16EDTDVBBF1 LLVX16ENTDV2BF3 LLVX16ENTDV3BF3 LLVX16ENTDVBBF3 LLVX16MDTDV2BF1 LLVX16MDTDV3BF1 LLVX16MDTDVBBF1 LLVX16MNTDV2BF3 LLVX16MNTDV3BF3 LLVX16MNTDVBBF3 LLVX9AMDTDVBBF3 LLVX9AMNTDVBBF3 LLVX9GMNTDVBBF3 LLVXX9EDTDV3BF1 LLVXX9EDTDVBBF1 LLVXX9ENTDV3BF3 LLVXX9ENTDVBBF3 LLVXX9MDTDV3BF1 LLVXX9MDTDVBBF1 LLVXX9MNTDV3BF3 LLVXX9MNTDVBBF3 LLVXX9MNTDVBTF3 "DR" is printed on the motor housing. The model number on the walk-behind leaf vacuum is located on the front right side of the unit behind the wheel. The model number on the tow-behind leaf vacuum is on the impeller housing beside the engine.. Recalled by Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin. Units affected: About 60,250 (In addition, about 1,023 were sold in Canada) DR Power Equipment previously recalled 57,200 leaf blowers and vacuums in May 2024. New models of leaf vacuums have been added to this recall.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Pieces from the recalled leaf vacuums can come loose inside the unit, or debris can pierce the chute, resulting in material ejecting and posing a laceration hazard to users and bystanders.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf vacuums and contact DR Power for a free repair kit that includes a metal outer shield to be bolted onto the existing chute of the recalled leaf vacuums and installation instructions. Consumers can contact DR Power for information and assistance on making the repair. Consumers who responded to the original recall should nevertheless contact DR Power for the new remedy.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 8, 2026. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 26166.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (26166) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
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