Bunnings Warehouse has issued a recall for a popular gardening tool after it was found that it poses a risk of electric shock to users.

Several customers have reported that a malfunction occurred while they were using the product, causing injuries.

The Ozito Portable Electric Blower is designed to help users make light work of tidying up their yards, driveways, and patios by clearing away leaves and loose garden debris.

It is lightweight, very powerful, easy to direct and control and retails for $59 nationwide.

The Ozito Portable Electric Blower Model is being recalled due to electric shock fears. Credit: news.com.au.​

However, several users have reported that the gardening tool is also prone to malfunction which may cause injuries.

It was found that the impeller can break during use and rupture the casing, giving access to live parts and releasing sharp objects at high speed.

This defect poses a risk of electric shock and has already caused a number of injuries to consumers.

To check if your Ozito Blower Model is part of the recall, here are the steps to follow:

1. Stop using the blower immediately and unplug it from the socket.
2. Check the data on your product's label if it indicates Model OZBL1800WA.
3. Check the batch number on the bottom of your unit (near the air intake vent) if it matches one of the following codes:

0901A, 0901C, 0903E, 0905C, 0906D, 0907D, 0908D, 1003, 1008, 1009, 1010, 1011, 1012, 1102, 1103, 1104, 1105, 1107, 1108, 1109, 1111, 1112, 1202, 1204, 1205, 1206, 1207, 1208, 1209,1211,1212

Contact Ozito on 1800 069 486 for Australia to obtain a reference number for a replacement blower or full refund.

For further information on this recall, please visit www.ozito.com.au or contact Ozito at [email protected].

Stay safe, members!

 

[Ricci]

I knew there was a good reason for me not doing the gardening!!

 

[WADuck]

I knew there was a good reason for me not doing the gardening!!