CPSCGeneral Alert
Leaf Blowers Sold at Home Depot Recalled for Laceration Hazard
Published: January 25, 2006Recall ID: 06073Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The blowers are missing the doors covering the vacuum inlet. This exposes the blower's fan blade, posing a risk of finger laceration to the user.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled blower is used outside to blow, vacuum or mulch leaves. "Homelite" is printed on the top of the blower. The blower is red with a black nozzle, and weighs about 10 lbs. Model number UT08542 or UT08542A is printed on the operator's manual. Only blowers missing the black cover over the fan are included in the recall. "Homelite" and "Vac Attack II" are written on the fan cover. A bag connects to the blower to collect the leaves or mulch.
Affected Products
Homelite Vac Attack II Blower
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Leaf-Blowers-Sold-at-Home-Depot-Recalled-for-Laceration-Hazard |
| Title | Leaf Blowers Sold at Home Depot Recalled for Laceration Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/19cb9311cb694d06a818935c94eb2988.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Blower Missing Vacuum Inlet Cover |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/66f72a42eb4a4e938911fc2917b1e2c7.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Blower with Fan Cover |
| Hazards › Name | The blowers are missing the doors covering the vacuum inlet. This exposes the blower's fan blade, posing a risk of finger laceration to the user. |
| Injuries › Name | No incidents or injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Homelite Vac Attack II Blower |
| Products › Type | Blowers |
| Products › Category I D | 1854 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,550 |
| Recall I D | 3194 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these blowers immediately and return them to a Home Depot store for a new blower or a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C. |
| Retailers › Name | Home Depot stores nationwide from September 2005 through November 2005 for about $99. |
| Recall Date | 2006-01-25T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled blower is used outside to blow, vacuum or mulch leaves. "Homelite" is printed on the top of the blower. The blower is red with a black nozzle, and weighs about 10 lbs. Model number UT08542 or UT08542A is printed on the operator's manual. Only blowers missing the black cover over the fan are included in the recall. "Homelite" and "Vac Attack II" are written on the fan cover. A bag connects to the blower to collect the leaves or mulch. |
| Recall Number | 06073 |
| Consumer Contact | Contact Homelite toll-free at (800) 242-4672 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.homelite.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-04-29T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |