CPSC2013-02-21
Homelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., of China
Hazard
Objects that are drawn into the unit during vacuum mode can break through the plastic housing, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and contact Homelite for a full refund.
Sold at
Home Depot stores nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com from February 2012 through December 2012 for about $40.
Affected count
About 241,000 in the United States and 13,600 in Canada
Injuries reported
Homelite received one report of an incident with the recalled blower vacuums. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Homelite Electric Blower Vacuums
Consumer contact
Homelite Consumer Products; at (800) 597-9624 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.homelite.com and click on Safety Notices for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Homelite-Recalls-Electric-Blower-VacuumsDon't want to check this manually?
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