CPSC2006-01-25
Leaf Blowers Sold at Home Depot Recalled for Laceration Hazard
Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
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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