Recall #11-281 · Published July 21, 2011
Homelite Surface Cleaner Attachments
CPSC published a recall notice for Homelite Surface Cleaner Attachments from Homelite Consumer Products Inc. on July 21, 2011. CPSC identifies this hazard: The surface cleaner attachment's nozzle and spray bar can break and detach, striking and/or breaking the unit's plastic housing. The broken nozzle, spray bar and/or plastic housing can strike consumers, posing a laceration hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled surface cleaner attachments, and contact Homelite to receive a free replacement surface cleaner attachment.
Why it was recalled
The surface cleaner attachment's nozzle and spray bar can break and detach, striking and/or breaking the unit's plastic housing. The broken nozzle, spray bar and/or plastic housing can strike consumers, posing a laceration hazard.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled surface cleaner attachments, and contact Homelite to receive a free replacement surface cleaner attachment.
- Recall published
- July 21, 2011
- Units
- About 40,000 in the United States and 1,200 in Canada
- Sold at / sales period
- Home Depot stores nationwide from February 2010 through June 2011 for about $70 when sold as an attachment and about $450 when sold with a pressure washer.