CPSC recall 10-037, announced November 12, 2009, covers Homelite Backpack Blowers (about 85,000 units). The fuel tank can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The notice cites 18 incident reports. Consumers should stop using their backpack blowers immediately and contact Homelite for the closest dealer location to schedule a free fuel tank replacement. Recall contact: call (800) 242-4672, or go to www.homelite.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The model number and manufacturing date code are printed on the blower's data label which is located on the red plastic housing above the choke knob and adjacent to the fuel tank.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the Homelite Mighty Lite backpack blowers. The blowers are red and black. The following models are affected by this recall: Product Model Manufacturing Date Codes Range UT08580 ATK1820001 through ATK3659999 UT08580A ATL1530001 through ATL3669999 ATM0010001 through ATM1749999. The model number and manufacturing date code are printed on the blower's data label which is located on the red plastic housing above the choke knob and adjacent to the fuel tank. Products with a green "dot" on the outside of the package or the letters "CA" embossed on the fuel tank are not included in the recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The fuel tank can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Homelite has received 18 reports of fuel tanks leaking gasoline including one report of minor skin irritation.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using their backpack blowers immediately and contact Homelite for the closest dealer location to schedule a free fuel tank replacement.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Homelite Backpack
- Product type
- Leaf blowers
- Recall number
- 10-037
- Units
- About 85,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Home Depot stores and various retailers of refurbished products including Direct Tools Factory Outlets, CPO Homelite, Gardner, Tap Enterprises, Isla Supply and Heartland America stores nationwide from September 2007 through October 2009 for between $90 and $140.
- Distributor
- Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Homelite Backpack Blowers
CPSC product type: Blowers
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Homelite Consumer Products, Inc. at (800) 242-4672 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.homelite.com
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