Leaf Blowers Sold at Home Depot Recalled for Laceration
Leaf Blowers Sold at Home Depot Recalled for Laceration Hazard
Why was Leaf Blowers Sold at Home Depot Recalled for Laceration recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these blowers immediately and return them to a Home Depot store for a new blower or a full refund. Contact: Contact Homelite toll-free at (800) 242-4672 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.homelite.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Homelite Vac Attack II Blower
- Company
- Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
- Quantity
- About 1,550
- Sold at
- Home Depot stores nationwide from September 2005 through November 2005 for about $99.
- Recall date
- January 25, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.