Leaf Blowers Sold at Home Depot Recalled for Laceration Hazard
Recall 06073 · Jan 25, 2006 · Homelite Consumer Products Inc.
1,550
units affected
1,550
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06073
- Date
- Jan 25, 2006
- Company
- Homelite Consumer Products Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,550
- Product
- Homelite Vac Attack II Blower
- Product type
- Blowers
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
The recalled blower is used outside to blow, vacuum or mulch leaves. "Homelite" is printed on the top of the blower. The blower is red with a black nozzle, and weighs about 10 lbs. Model number UT08542 or UT08542A is printed on the operator's manual. Only blowers missing the black cover over the fan are included in the recall. "Homelite" and "Vac Attack II" are written on the fan cover. A bag connects to the blower to collect the leaves or mulch.
What can happen
The blowers are missing the doors covering the vacuum inlet. This exposes the blower's fan blade, posing a risk of finger laceration to the user.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these blowers immediately and return them to a Home Depot store for a new blower or a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Home Depot stores nationwide from September 2005 through November 2005 for about $99.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled homelite vac attack ii blower?
Consumers should stop using these blowers immediately and return them to a Home Depot store for a new blower or a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The blowers are missing the doors covering the vacuum inlet. This exposes the blower's fan blade, posing a risk of finger laceration to the user.
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.