Country Home Products Recalls Leaf and Lawn Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)

Active Recall Announced November 8, 2016 CPSC #17710

Quick answer

Country Home Products Recalls Leaf and Lawn Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert) is CPSC recall #17710, announced on November 8, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Premier, Pro and Pro-XL models of the tow-behind DR leaf and lawn vacuums manufactured by Country Home Products. Recalled units have a serial number between LLV34601 and LLV39980. The leaf and lawn vacuums are towed behind a riding lawnmower to collect leaves and are tan and black in color with a set of two wheels on each side. The DR logo with "Professional Power Done Right" and "leaf and lawn vacuum" are printed on the side of the vacuum. The serial number is located on the left side of the tow bar near the engine. Model Serial Number Gallons Engine Premier LLV34601 through LLV39980 200 Electric start using the R225 engine Pro 321 Both manual starts and electric starts using the R300 engine Pro-XL 321 Both manual starts and electric starts versions using the R390 engine The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf and lawn vacuums and contact country home products to receive a free repair kit that contains a replacement muffler and instructions for completing the repair. consumers unable to install the repair kit should contact the firm for information on authorized dealers who can install the free repair. country home products is contacting all purchasers directly.. Affected brand: Country Home Products Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves Premier, Pro and Pro-XL models of the tow-behind DR leaf and lawn vacuums manufactured by Country Home Products. Recalled units have a serial number between LLV34601 and LLV39980. The leaf and lawn vacuums are towed behind a riding lawnmower to collect leaves and are tan and black in color with a set of two wheels on each side. The DR logo with "Professional Power Done Right" and "leaf and lawn vacuum" are printed on the side of the vacuum. The serial number is located on the left side of the tow bar near the engine. Model Serial Number Gallons Engine Premier LLV34601 through LLV39980 200 Electric start using the R225 engine Pro 321 Both manual starts and electric starts using the R300 engine Pro-XL 321 Both manual starts and electric starts versions using the R390 engine

Affected products

Leaf and lawn vacuums

Recalled brands

Country Home Products Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf and lawn vacuums and contact Country Home Products to receive a free repair kit that contains a replacement muffler and instructions for completing the repair. Consumers unable to install the repair kit should contact the firm for information on authorized dealers who can install the free repair. Country Home Products is contacting all purchasers directly.

Recall date

November 8, 2016

Categories

Leaf and lawn vacuums

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #17710?

CPSC recall #17710 covers Country Home Products Recalls Leaf and Lawn Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert), announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 8, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Premier, Pro and Pro-XL models of the tow-behind DR leaf and lawn vacuums manufactured by Country Home Products. Recalled units have a serial number between LLV34601 and LLV39980. The leaf and lawn vacuums are towed behind a riding lawnmower to collect leaves and are tan and black in color with a set of two wheels on each side. The DR logo with "Professional Power Done Right" and "leaf and lawn vacuum" are printed on the side of the vacuum. The serial number is located on the left side of the tow bar near the engine. Model Serial Number Gallons Engine Premier LLV34601 through LLV39980 200 Electric start using the R225 engine Pro 321 Both manual starts and electric starts using the R300 engine Pro-XL 321 Both manual starts and electric starts versions using the R390 engine

What is the remedy for recall #17710?

The CPSC remedy for recall #17710 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf and lawn vacuums and contact country home products to receive a free repair kit that contains a replacement muffler and instructions for completing the repair. consumers unable to install the repair kit should contact the firm for information on authorized dealers who can install the free repair. country home products is contacting all purchasers directly.. 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 Country Home Products Recalls Leaf and Lawn Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert) 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/2017/Country-Home-Products-Recalls-Leaf-and-Lawn-Vacuums. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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