CPSC2015-04-16
Homelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., of China
Hazard
The blower vacuum can overheat, spark and catch on fire posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and return them to any Home Depot or Direct Tools Factory Outlet store for a full refund.
Sold at
Home Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlets stores nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com from January 2010 through March 2015 for about $40.
Affected count
About 823,000 in the United States and 41,000 in Canada (Models UT42120 and UT42120A of this product were previously recalled in February 2013)
Injuries reported
Homelite has received 1,369 reports of blower vacuums sparking, arcing, smoking or burning, including one report of minor injury.
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/2015/Homelite-Recalls-Electric-Blower-VacuumsDon't want to check this manually?
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