The Craftsman Brand Recalls Blower/Vacs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 16056 · Dec 9, 2015 · The Craftsman Brand
74,000
units affected
74,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16056
- Date
- Dec 9, 2015
- Company
- The Craftsman Brand
- Units affected
- 74,000
- Product
- Blower/Vac
- Product type
- Leaf Blowers
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves two models of Craftsman 12-amp electric blower/vacs. The blower/vacs have a red motor housing and a black blower tube and restrictor nozzle, and measure 12 inches high by 34 inches long. Blower/vacs with model number 138.74898 or 138.74899 are being recalled. Model 138.74898 has a variable speed switch and a serial number between SES0100001 and SES1951280. Model 138.74899 has a two-speed switch and a serial number between SER3561101 and SES2141280. The model number, serial number, "Craftsman" and "AC BLOWER / VAC" are printed on the side of the motor housing.
What can happen
The blower/vac's motor can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower/vacs and contact the Craftsman brand hotline for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Seven reports of the blower/vacs catching fire have been received. One injury has been reported.
- Sold at
- ACE Hardware, Orchard Supply Hardware, and Sears stores nationwide and online from January 2013 through October 2015 for between $50 and $100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled blower/vac?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower/vacs and contact the Craftsman brand hotline for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The blower/vac's motor can catch 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.