Homelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-04-16). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: UT42120, UT42120A, UT42121. About 823,000 units in the US and 41,000 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15111 |
| Published | 2015-04-16 |
| Last updated | 2015-04-16 |
| Product category | Leaf Blowers |
| Products | Homelite electric blower vacuums |
| Firm named in the title | Homelite |
| Firms | Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., of China (manufacturer); Cixi City Best Power Tools Co., Ltd., of China (manufacturer); Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 823,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 41,000 |
| Model numbers | UT42120, UT42120A, UT42121 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Home Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlets stores nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com from January 2010 through March 2015 for about $40. |
Description
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
Homelite has received 1,369 reports of blower vacuums sparking, arcing, smoking or burning, including one report of minor injury.
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