Homelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Active Recall Announced April 16, 2015 CPSC #15111

Quick answer

Homelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards is CPSC recall #15111, announced on April 16, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brands: Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., Cixi City Best Power Tools Co., Ltd., Homelite Consumer Products Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Homelite electric blower vacuums

Recalled brands

Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., Cixi City Best Power Tools Co., Ltd., Homelite Consumer Products Inc.

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.

Recall date

April 16, 2015

Categories

Leaf Blowers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #15111?

CPSC recall #15111 covers Homelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 16, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #15111?

The CPSC remedy for recall #15111 is 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.. 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 Fire and Burn Hazards 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/2015/Homelite-Recalls-Electric-Blower-Vacuums. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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