CPSCGeneral Alert
Homelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
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 |
Overview
- Recalling FirmChangzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., of China, Cixi City Best Power Tools Co., Ltd., of China