Leaf Blowers Sold at Home Depot Recalled for Laceration Hazard

Recalled January 25, 2006 · CPSC recall 06073 · Leaf

Recalled Blower Missing Vacuum Inlet Cover

Hazard

The blowers are missing the doors covering the vacuum inlet. This exposes the blower's fan blade, posing a risk of finger laceration to the user.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these blowers immediately and return them to a Home Depot store for a new blower or a full refund.

Units

About 1,550

Incidents / injuries

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled blower is used outside to blow, vacuum or mulch leaves. "Homelite" is printed on the top of the blower. The blower is red with a black nozzle, and weighs about 10 lbs. Model number UT08542 or UT08542A is printed on the operator's manual. Only blowers missing the black cover over the fan are included in the recall. "Homelite" and "Vac Attack II" are written on the fan cover. A bag connects to the blower to collect the leaves or mulch.

What to do

Consumers should stop using these blowers immediately and return them to a Home Depot store for a new blower or a full refund.

Contact

Contact Homelite toll-free at (800) 242-4672 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.homelite.com

Product

Homelite Vac Attack II Blower

Imported by

Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C.

Retailers

Home Depot stores nationwide from September 2005 through November 2005 for about $99.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →