CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The blower vacuum can overheat, spark and catch on fire posing fire and burn hazards.
In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/52839r-eng.php
In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/52839r-eng.php
Homelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
This recall involves Homelite 12 amp electric blower vacuums with model numbers UT42120, UT42120A and UT42121. Model numbers are located on a label on the left side of the red motor housing. The blower vacuums are red and black. "Homelite BlowerVac 2 Speed Powerful 220 MPH" is printed on the side of the motor housing and on the black plastic blower tube.
Required Consumer Action
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.
Contact Information
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.
Recall Details
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.
Injuries
Homelite has received 1,369 reports of blower vacuums sparking, arcing, smoking or burning, including one report of minor injury.
Manufacturer
Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., of China
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
15111
Product Information
Product Name
Homelite electric blower vacuums
Product Type
Leaf Blowers
Number of Units
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)
Manufacturer Name
Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., of China
Imported By
Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Manufactured In
China