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.
- Brand
- Homelite electric
- 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.