Country Home Products Recalls Leaf and Lawn Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)
Recall 17710 · Nov 8, 2016 · Country Home Products
3,900
units affected
3,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17710
- Date
- Nov 8, 2016
- Company
- Country Home Products
- Units affected
- 3,900
- Product
- Leaf and lawn vacuums
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Premier, Pro and Pro-XL models of the tow-behind DR leaf and lawn vacuums manufactured by Country Home Products. Recalled units have a serial number between LLV34601 and LLV39980. The leaf and lawn vacuums are towed behind a riding lawnmower to collect leaves and are tan and black in color with a set of two wheels on each side. The DR logo with "Professional Power Done Right" and "leaf and lawn vacuum" are printed on the side of the vacuum. The serial number is located on the left side of the tow bar near the engine. Model Serial Number Gallons Engine Premier LLV34601 through LLV39980 200 Electric start using the R225 engine Pro 321 Both manual starts and electric starts using the R300 engine Pro-XL 321 Both manual starts and electric starts versions using the R390 engine
What can happen
The muffler can overheat and melt the air cleaner cover, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf and lawn vacuums and contact Country Home Products to receive a free repair kit that contains a replacement muffler and instructions for completing the repair. Consumers unable to install the repair kit should contact the firm for information on authorized dealers who can install the free repair. Country Home Products is contacting all purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 20 reports of the vacuums becoming hot to the touch, melting or catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Country Home Products catalog, website and authorized dealers nationwide, including Tractor Supply Company, from August 2014 through September 2015 for between $1,300 and $2,200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled leaf and lawn vacuums?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf and lawn vacuums and contact Country Home Products to receive a free repair kit that contains a replacement muffler and instructions for completing the repair. Consumers unable to install the repair kit should contact the firm for information on authorized.
What is the hazard?
The muffler can overheat and melt the air cleaner cover, posing fire and burn hazards 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.