Homelite Electric Blower Vacuums
Description: 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. [Learn More]
About 241,000 in the United States and 13,600 in Canada units were affected by this recall.
Homelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Homelite Electric Blower Vacuum attachment. Homelite Blower Vacuum
Homelite Electric Blower Vacuums Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 02/21/2013 |
| Recall ID | 1318 |
| Recall Number | 13122 |
| Product Type | Leaf Blowers |
| Hazard | Objects that are drawn into the unit during vacuum mode can break through the plastic housing, posing a laceration hazard. |
| Injuries | Homelite received one report of an incident with the recalled blower vacuums. No injuries have been reported. |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and contact Homelite for a full refund. |
| Remedy Option | 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. |
| Last Updated | 04/15/2015 |
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