Backpack Blowers Recalled by Homelite Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 10037 · Nov 12, 2009 · Homelite Consumer Products Inc.
85,000
units affected
85,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10037
- Date
- Nov 12, 2009
- Company
- Homelite Consumer Products Inc.
- Units affected
- 85,000
- Product
- Homelite Backpack Blowers
- Product type
- Blowers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the Homelite Mighty Lite backpack blowers. The blowers are red and black. The following models are affected by this recall: Product Model Manufacturing Date Codes Range UT08580 ATK1820001 through ATK3659999 UT08580A ATL1530001 through ATL3669999 ATM0010001 through ATM1749999. The model number and manufacturing date code are printed on the blower's data label which is located on the red plastic housing above the choke knob and adjacent to the fuel tank. Products with a green "dot" on the outside of the package or the letters "CA" embossed on the fuel tank are not included in the recall.
What can happen
The fuel tank can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using their backpack blowers immediately and contact Homelite for the closest dealer location to schedule a free fuel tank replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Homelite has received 18 reports of fuel tanks leaking gasoline including one report of minor skin irritation.
- Sold at
- Home Depot stores and various retailers of refurbished products including Direct Tools Factory Outlets, CPO Homelite, Gardner, Tap Enterprises, Isla Supply and Heartland America stores nationwide from September 2007 through October 2009 for between $90 and $140.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled homelite backpack blowers?
Consumers should stop using their backpack blowers immediately and contact Homelite for the closest dealer location to schedule a free fuel tank replacement.
What is the hazard?
The fuel tank can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.