CPSC recall 15-111, announced April 16, 2015, covers Homelite electric blower vacuums (about 823,000 units). The blower vacuum can overheat, spark and catch on fire posing fire and burn hazards. The notice cites 1,369 incident reports. 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. Recall contact: call (800) 597-9624, 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.
Model numbers are located on a label on the left side of the red motor housing.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Homelite 12 amp electric blower vacuums with model numbers UT42120, UT42120A and UT42121. Model numbers are located on a label on the left side of the red motor housing. The blower vacuums are red and black. "Homelite BlowerVac 2 Speed Powerful 220 MPH" is printed on the side of the motor housing and on the black plastic blower tube.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The blower vacuum can overheat, spark and catch on fire posing fire and burn hazards.
Incidents and injuries
Homelite has received 1,369 reports of blower vacuums sparking, arcing, smoking or burning, including one report of minor injury.
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Homelite electric
- Manufacturer
- Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., of China, Cixi City Best Power Tools Co., Ltd., of China
- Product type
- Leaf blowers
- Recall number
- 15-111
- 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)
- Manufactured in
- China
- 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.
- Importer
- Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Homelite electric blower vacuums
CPSC product type: Leaf Blowers
Recall contact information
Homelite Consumer Products at (800) 597-9624 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.homelite.com and click on Safety Notices for more information.
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