Product Recall Number: 08-129
Why was Billy Goat MultiVac Outdoor Vacuums recalled?
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.
Product Recall Number: 08-129
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-12-11
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Billy Goat MultiVac Outdoor Vacuums
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Billy Goat Industries Inc, of Lee's Summit, Mo., is voluntarily recalling about 1,600 Billy Goat MultiVac Outdoor Vacuums. 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. Name of Product: Billy Goat MultiVac Outdoor VacuumsUnits: About 1,600Manufacturer: Billy Goat Industries Inc, of Lee's Summit, Mo.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.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: 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.ModelsSerial NumbersMV650HMV650SPH061107xxx061807xxx062507xxx070907xxx072407xxx073007xxx080607xxx081307xxx082007xxx082707xxx090407xxx091007xxxSold at: Outdoor power equipment and rental dealers nationwide from June 2007 through November 2007 for between $1,500 and $1,850.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: 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.Consumer Contact: 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 website at www.hondapowerequipment.com.
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 1,600
Incidents: None reported.
Remedy: 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.
Sold At: Outdoor power equipment and rental dealers nationwide from June 2007 through November 2007 for between $1,500 and $1,850.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Billy Goat Industries Inc, of Lee's Summit, Mo.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed