Backpack Blowers Recalled by Homelite Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-11-12). Hazards: fire. About 85,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10037 |
| Published | 2009-11-12 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Blowers |
| Products | Homelite Backpack Blowers |
| Firm named in the title | Homelite |
| Firms | Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 85,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Home Depot stores and various retailers of refurbished products including Direct Tools Factory Outlets, CPO Homelite, Gardner, Tap Enterprises, Isla Supply and Heartland America stores nationwide from September 2007 through October 2009 for between $90 and $140. |
Description
This recall involves the Homelite Mighty Lite backpack blowers. The blowers are red and black. The following models are affected by this recall: Product Model Manufacturing Date Codes Range UT08580 ATK1820001 through ATK3659999 UT08580A ATL1530001 through ATL3669999 ATM0010001 through ATM1749999. The model number and manufacturing date code are printed on the blower's data label which is located on the red plastic housing above the choke knob and adjacent to the fuel tank. Products with a green "dot" on the outside of the package or the letters "CA" embossed on the fuel tank are not included in the recall.
Hazard
The fuel tank can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using their backpack blowers immediately and contact Homelite for the closest dealer location to schedule a free fuel tank replacement.
Incidents and injuries
Homelite has received 18 reports of fuel tanks leaking gasoline including one report of minor skin irritation.
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