Homelite electric blower vacuums
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. [Learn More]
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.) units were affected by this recall.
Homelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Homelite electric leaf blower vacuum, attachment and bag. Homelite electric blower vacuum attachment
Homelite electric blower vacuums Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 04/16/2015 |
| Recall ID | 6363 |
| Recall Number | 15111 |
| Product Type | Leaf Blowers |
| Hazard | The blower vacuum can overheat, spark and catch on fire posing fire and burn hazards. |
| Injuries | Homelite has received 1,369 reports of blower vacuums sparking, arcing, smoking or burning, including one report of minor injury. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| 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 | 04/16/2015 |
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