Homelite Consumer Products · Recalled
Leaf Blowers Sold at Home Depot Recalled for Laceration 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.
- Units
- About 1,550
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $99
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Home Depot stores nationwide from September 2005 through November 2005 for about $99.
- Product type
- Blowers
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Incident log
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these blowers immediately and return them to a Home Depot store for a new blower or a full refund.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JAN 25 2006; last revised APR 29 2024.
