Billy Goat Industries · Recalled
Outdoor Vacuums with Honda Engines Recalled By Billy Goat Industries Inc. Due to Fire Hazard
The vacuum's fuel tank could crack and leak fuel. If gasoline leaking from the fuel tank is ignited, a fire or explosion can occur. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 1,600
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1,500–$1,850
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
The recalled outdoor vacuum is black and green with a red motor housing. "Billy Goat" is printed on the vacuum's bag. Only outdoor vacuums with the following model and serial numbers are included in the recall. The model and serial numbers are printed on a label located directly below the height adjustment crank on the left side of the vacuum. Models MV650H MV650SPH Serial Numbers 061107xxx 061807xxx 062507xxx 070907xxx 072407xxx 073007xxx 080607xxx 081307xxx 082007xxx 082707xxx 090407xxx 091007xxx
The file
- Sold at
- Outdoor power equipment and rental dealers nationwide from June 2007 through November 2007 for between $1,500 and $1,850.
- Product type
- Outdoor Vacuums
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Billy Goat Industries Inc, of Lee's Summit, Mo.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled outdoor vacuums and contact any Billy Goat or Honda Lawn and Garden dealer for a free fuel tank replacement. Registered owners of the recalled vacuums will be mailed a notice.
For additional information, contact Honda at (800) 426-7701 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hondapowerequipment.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 DEC 12 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.