CPSCGeneral Alert
Homelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusiv...
Published: February 21, 2013Recall ID: 13122Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Objects that are drawn into the unit during vacuum mode can break through the plastic housing, posing a laceration hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Homelite Electric Blower Vacuums
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Homelite-Recalls-Electric-Blower-Vacuums |
| Title | Homelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/UT42120 with Blower AttachmentLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Homelite Electric Blower Vacuum attachment |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Homelite BlowerLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Homelite Blower Vacuum |
| Hazards › Name | Objects that are drawn into the unit during vacuum mode can break through the plastic housing, posing a laceration hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Homelite received one report of an incident with the recalled blower vacuums. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Homelite Electric Blower Vacuums |
| Products › Type | Leaf Blowers |
| Products › Category I D | 68451 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 241,000 in the United States and 13,600 in Canada |
| Recall I D | 1318 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and contact Homelite for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C. |
| Retailers › Name | Home Depot stores nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com from February 2012 through December 2012 for about $40. |
| Recall Date | 2013-02-21T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 13122 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., of China |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2013/23165r-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 | 2015-04-15T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |