CPSC2016-11-08
Country Home Products Recalls Leaf and Lawn Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)
Country Home Products Inc., of Vergennes, Vt.
Hazard
The muffler can overheat and melt the air cleaner cover, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf and lawn vacuums and contact Country Home Products to receive a free repair kit that contains a replacement muffler and instructions for completing the repair. Consumers unable to install the repair kit should contact the firm for information on authorized dealers who can install the free repair. Country Home Products is contacting all purchasers directly.
Sold at
Country Home Products catalog, website and authorized dealers nationwide, including Tractor Supply Company, from August 2014 through September 2015 for between $1,300 and $2,200.
Affected count
About 3,900
Injuries reported
The firm has received 20 reports of the vacuums becoming hot to the touch, melting or catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Leaf and lawn vacuums
Consumer contact
Country Home Products toll-free at 877-220-0691 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at vacrecall@chp.com or online at www.DRPower.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Country-Home-Products-Recalls-Leaf-and-Lawn-VacuumsDon't want to check this manually?
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