CPSC2009-11-12
Backpack Blowers Recalled by Homelite Due to Fire Hazard
Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Hazard
The fuel tank can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using their backpack blowers immediately and contact Homelite for the closest dealer location to schedule a free fuel tank replacement.
Sold at
Home Depot stores and various retailers of refurbished products including Direct Tools Factory Outlets, CPO Homelite, Gardner, Tap Enterprises, Isla Supply and Heartland America stores nationwide from September 2007 through October 2009 for between $90 and $140.
Affected count
About 85,000
Injuries reported
Homelite has received 18 reports of fuel tanks leaking gasoline including one report of minor skin irritation.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Homelite Backpack Blowers
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Homelite Consumer Products, Inc. at (800) 242-4672 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.homelite.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Backpack-Blowers-Recalled-by-Homelite-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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