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Homelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Name: Homelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Brand: Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., of China, Cixi City Best Power Tool...
SKU: CPSC-15111
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: April 16, 2015Recall ID: 15111Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The blower vacuum can overheat, spark and catch on fire posing fire and burn hazards.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Homelite electric blower vacuums

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Homelite-Recalls-Electric-Blower-Vacuums
Title	Homelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15111.Homelite-Electric-Blower_800.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Homelite electric leaf blower vacuum, attachment and bag
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15111.Homelite-Electric-Blower-Attachment_800.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Homelite electric blower vacuum attachment
Hazards › Name	The blower vacuum can overheat, spark and catch on fire posing fire and burn hazards.
Injuries › Name	Homelite has received 1,369 reports of blower vacuums sparking, arcing, smoking or burning, including one report of minor injury.
Products › Name	Homelite electric blower vacuums
Products › Type	Leaf Blowers
Products › Category I D	68451
Products › 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)
Recall I D	6363
Remedies › Name	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.
Importers › Name	Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Retailers › Name	Home Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlets stores nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com from January 2010 through March 2015 for about $40.
Recall Date	2015-04-16T00:00:00
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.
Recall Number	15111
Manufacturers › 1 › Name	Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., of China
Manufacturers › 2 › Name	Cixi City Best Power Tools Co., Ltd., of China
Remedy Options › Option	Refund
Inconjunctions › U R L	http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/52839r-eng.php
Consumer Contact	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.
Last Publish Date	2015-04-16T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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Overview

Recalling FirmChangzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., of China, Cixi City Best Power Tools Co., Ltd., of China

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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