Homelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-02-21). Hazards: laceration. Models: UT42120, UT42120A. About 241,000 units in the US and 13,600 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13122 |
| Published | 2013-02-21 |
| Last updated | 2015-04-15 |
| Product category | Leaf Blowers |
| Products | Homelite Electric Blower Vacuums |
| Firm named in the title | Homelite |
| Firms | Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., of China (manufacturer); Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 241,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 13,600 |
| Model numbers | UT42120, UT42120A |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Home Depot stores nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com from February 2012 through December 2012 for about $40. |
Description
This recall involves Homelite electric blower vacuums with two different model and serial number ranges, including model UT42120 with serial numbers BMP3540001 through BMR2103100, and model UT42120A with serial numbers BMR2120001 through BMR3421250. Model and serial 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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
Homelite received one report of an incident with the recalled blower vacuums. No injuries have been reported.
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