CPSCGeneral Alert
The Craftsman Brand Recalls Blower/Vacs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Published: December 9, 2015Recall ID: 16056Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The blower/vac's motor can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves two models of Craftsman 12-amp electric blower/vacs. The blower/vacs have a red motor housing and a black blower tube and restrictor nozzle, and measure 12 inches high by 34 inches long. Blower/vacs with model number 138.74898 or 138.74899 are being recalled. Model 138.74898 has a variable speed switch and a serial number between SES0100001 and SES1951280. Model 138.74899 has a two-speed switch and a serial number between SER3561101 and SES2141280. The model number, serial number, "Craftsman" and "AC BLOWER / VAC" are printed on the side of the motor housing.
Affected Products
Blower/Vac
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/The-Craftsman-Brand-Recalls-Blower-Vacs |
| Title | The Craftsman Brand Recalls Blower/Vacs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16056.CraftsmanBlowerVac.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Craftsman blower/vac |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16056.CraftsmanBlowerVacsProduct.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Craftsman blower/vac with mulch bag |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16056.CraftsmanBlowerVacDataPlate.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Location of model number and serial number on the unit |
| Hazards › Name | The blower/vac's motor can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | Seven reports of the blower/vacs catching fire have been received. One injury has been reported. |
| Products › Name | Blower/Vac |
| Products › Type | Leaf Blowers |
| Products › Category I D | 68451 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 74,000 |
| Recall I D | 6595 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower/vacs and contact the Craftsman brand hotline for a full refund. |
| Importers › 1 › Name | Ace Hardware Corporation, of Oak Brook, Ill. |
| Importers › 2 › Name | Orchard Supply Hardware, of San Jose, Calif. |
| Importers › 3 › Name | Sears, Roebuck & Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill. |
| Retailers › Name | ACE Hardware, Orchard Supply Hardware, and Sears stores nationwide and online from January 2013 through October 2015 for between $50 and $100. |
| Recall Date | 2015-12-09T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves two models of Craftsman 12-amp electric blower/vacs. The blower/vacs have a red motor housing and a black blower tube and restrictor nozzle, and measure 12 inches high by 34 inches long. Blower/vacs with model number 138.74898 or 138.74899 are being recalled. Model 138.74898 has a variable speed switch and a serial number between SES0100001 and SES1951280. Model 138.74899 has a two-speed switch and a serial number between SER3561101 and SES2141280. The model number, serial number, "Craftsman" and "AC BLOWER / VAC" are printed on the side of the motor housing. |
| Recall Number | 16056 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | The Craftsman brand hotline toll-free at 888-266-7096 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST Monday through Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Friday through Sunday, or online at www.craftsman.com and click on Product Recalls for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-05-19T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |