Homelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot

Active Recall Announced February 21, 2013 CPSC #13122

Quick answer

Homelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot is CPSC recall #13122, announced on February 21, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Homelite electric blower vacuums with two different model and serial number ranges, including model UT42120 with serial numbers BMP3540001 through BMR2103100, and model UT42120A with serial numbers BMR2120001 through BMR3421250. Model and serial 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and contact homelite for a full refund.. Affected brands: Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., Homelite Consumer Products Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves Homelite electric blower vacuums with two different model and serial number ranges, including model UT42120 with serial numbers BMP3540001 through BMR2103100, and model UT42120A with serial numbers BMR2120001 through BMR3421250. Model and serial 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.

Affected products

Homelite Electric Blower Vacuums

Recalled brands

Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., Homelite Consumer Products Inc.

Remedy

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

Recall date

February 21, 2013

Categories

Leaf Blowers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #13122?

CPSC recall #13122 covers Homelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on February 21, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Homelite electric blower vacuums with two different model and serial number ranges, including model UT42120 with serial numbers BMP3540001 through BMR2103100, and model UT42120A with serial numbers BMR2120001 through BMR3421250. Model and serial 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.

What is the remedy for recall #13122?

The CPSC remedy for recall #13122 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and contact homelite for a full refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Homelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Homelite-Recalls-Electric-Blower-Vacuums. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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