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The Craftsman Brand Recalls Blower/Vacs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recalled December 9, 2015 · CPSC recall 16056 · The Craftsman

Recalled Craftsman blower/vac with mulch bag

Location of model number and serial number on the unit

Hazard

The blower/vac's motor can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 74,000

Incidents / injuries

Seven reports of the blower/vacs catching fire have been received. One injury has been reported.

Description

This recall involves two models of Craftsman 12-amp electric blower/vacs. The blower/vacs have a red motor housing and a black blower tube and restrictor nozzle, and measure 12 inches high by 34 inches long. Blower/vacs with model number 138.74898 or 138.74899 are being recalled. Model 138.74898 has a variable speed switch and a serial number between SES0100001 and SES1951280. Model 138.74899 has a two-speed switch and a serial number between SER3561101 and SES2141280. The model number, serial number, "Craftsman" and "AC BLOWER / VAC" are printed on the side of the motor housing.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower/vacs and contact the Craftsman brand hotline for a full refund.

Contact

The Craftsman brand hotline toll-free at 888-266-7096 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST Monday through Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Friday through Sunday, or online at www.craftsman.com and click on Product Recalls for more information.

Product

Blower/Vac

Imported by

Ace Hardware Corporation, of Oak Brook, Ill. · Orchard Supply Hardware, of San Jose, Calif. · Sears, Roebuck & Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.

Retailers

ACE Hardware, Orchard Supply Hardware, and Sears stores nationwide and online from January 2013 through October 2015 for between $50 and $100.

Made in

China

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