Homelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 15111 · Apr 16, 2015 · Homelite
823,000
units affected
823,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15111
- Date
- Apr 16, 2015
- Company
- Homelite
- Units affected
- 823,000
- Product
- Homelite electric blower vacuums
- Product type
- Leaf Blowers
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Homelite 12 amp electric blower vacuums with model numbers UT42120, UT42120A and UT42121. Model 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.
What can happen
The blower vacuum can overheat, spark and catch on fire posing fire and burn hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and return them to any Home Depot or Direct Tools Factory Outlet store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Homelite has received 1,369 reports of blower vacuums sparking, arcing, smoking or burning, including one report of minor injury.
- Sold at
- Home Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlets stores nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com from January 2010 through March 2015 for about $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled homelite electric blower vacuums?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and return them to any Home Depot or Direct Tools Factory Outlet store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The blower vacuum can overheat, spark and catch on fire posing fire and burn hazards.
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.