CPSC2006-01-25
Leaf Blowers Sold at Home Depot Recalled for Laceration Hazard
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Hazard
The blowers are missing the doors covering the vacuum inlet. This exposes the blower's fan blade, posing a risk of finger laceration to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these blowers immediately and return them to a Home Depot store for a new blower or a full refund.
Sold at
Home Depot stores nationwide from September 2005 through November 2005 for about $99.
Affected count
About 1,550
Injuries reported
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Homelite Vac Attack II Blower
Consumer contact
Contact Homelite toll-free at (800) 242-4672 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.homelite.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Leaf-Blowers-Sold-at-Home-Depot-Recalled-for-Laceration-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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