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UT42120

This model number appears in 2 official CPSC recall notices for household products. Latest recall published April 16, 2015.

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Recall #15-111 · Published April 16, 2015

Homelite electric blower vacuums

CPSC published a recall notice for Homelite electric blower vacuums from Homelite electric on April 16, 2015. CPSC identifies this hazard: The blower vacuum can overheat, spark and catch on fire posing fire and burn hazards. The official remedy states: 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.

Why it was recalled

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

Official 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 type: Refund

Recall published
April 16, 2015
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)
Sold at / sales period
Home Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlets stores nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com from January 2010 through March 2015 for about $40.

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Recall #13-122 · Published February 21, 2013

Homelite Electric Blower Vacuums

CPSC published a recall notice for Homelite Electric Blower Vacuums from Homelite Electric on February 21, 2013. CPSC identifies this hazard: Objects that are drawn into the unit during vacuum mode can break through the plastic housing, posing a laceration hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and contact Homelite for a full refund.

Why it was recalled

Objects that are drawn into the unit during vacuum mode can break through the plastic housing, posing a laceration hazard.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and contact Homelite for a full refund.

Remedy type: Refund

Recall published
February 21, 2013
Units
About 241,000 in the United States and 13,600 in Canada
Sold at / sales period
Home Depot stores nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com from February 2012 through December 2012 for about $40.

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