CPSC2011-07-21
Homelite Recalls Pressure Washer Surface Cleaner Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Hazard
The surface cleaner attachment's nozzle and spray bar can break and detach, striking and/or breaking the unit's plastic housing. The broken nozzle, spray bar and/or plastic housing can strike consumers, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled surface cleaner attachments, and contact Homelite to receive a free replacement surface cleaner attachment.
Sold at
Home Depot stores nationwide from February 2010 through June 2011 for about $70 when sold as an attachment and about $450 when sold with a pressure washer.
Affected count
About 40,000 in the United States and 1,200 in Canada
Injuries reported
The firm has received nine reports of incidents involving the recalled surface cleaner attachments, including one laceration injury and three reports of minor property damage.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Homelite Surface Cleaner Attachments
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Homelite toll-free at (800) 867-9624 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or visit the firm's website at www.homelite.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Homelite-Recalls-Pressure-Washer-Surface-Cleaner-Attachments-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Home-DepotDon't want to check this manually?
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