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Homelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recalled April 16, 2015 · CPSC recall 15111 · Homelite

Homelite electric leaf blower vacuum, attachment and bag

Homelite electric blower vacuum attachment

Hazard

The blower vacuum can overheat, spark and catch on fire posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 823,000 in the United States and 41,000 in Canada (Models UT42120 and UT42120A of this product were previously recalled in February 2013)

Incidents / injuries

Homelite has received 1,369 reports of blower vacuums sparking, arcing, smoking or burning, including one report of minor injury.

Description

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 to do

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.

Contact

Homelite Consumer Products at (800) 597-9624 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.homelite.com and click on Safety Notices for more information.

Product

Homelite electric blower vacuums

Manufacturer(s)

Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., of China · Cixi City Best Power Tools Co., Ltd., of China

Imported by

Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C.

Retailers

Home Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlets stores nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com from January 2010 through March 2015 for about $40.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →