Product Recall Number: 13-122
Why was Homelite Electric Blower Vacuums recalled?
Objects that are drawn into the unit during vacuum mode can break through the plastic housing, posing a laceration hazard.
Product Recall Number: 13-122
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2013-02-21
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Homelite Electric Blower Vacuums
Description: 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.
Hazard Description: Objects that are drawn into the unit during vacuum mode can break through the plastic housing, posing a laceration hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 241,000 in the United States and 13,600 in Canada
Incidents: Homelite received one report of an incident with the recalled blower vacuums. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and contact Homelite for a full refund.
Sold At: Home Depot stores nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com from February 2012 through December 2012 for about $40.
Importers: Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Manufacturers: Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., of China
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed