Homelite · Recalled
Homelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Objects that are drawn into the unit during vacuum mode can break through the plastic housing, posing a laceration hazard.
- Units
- About 241,000 in the United States and 13,600 in Canada
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $40
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Home Depot stores nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com from February 2012 through December 2012 for about $40.
- Product type
- Leaf Blowers
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., of China, Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Incident log
Homelite received one report of an incident with the recalled blower vacuums. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and contact Homelite for a full refund.
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.
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 FEB 21 2013; last revised APR 15 2015.
