Homelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Recall 13122 · Feb 21, 2013 · Homelite
241,000
units affected
241,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13122
- Date
- Feb 21, 2013
- Company
- Homelite
- Units affected
- 241,000
- Product
- Homelite Electric Blower Vacuums
- Product type
- Leaf Blowers
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
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.
What can happen
Objects that are drawn into the unit during vacuum mode can break through the plastic housing, posing a laceration hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and contact Homelite for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Homelite received one report of an incident with the recalled blower vacuums. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Home Depot stores nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com from February 2012 through December 2012 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 contact Homelite for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
Objects that are drawn into the unit during vacuum mode can break through the plastic housing, posing a laceration hazard.
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.