Leaf Blowers Sold at Home Depot Recalled for Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 06073 · announced January 25, 2006 · Homelite Consumer Products · 1,550 units affected
The product
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.
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using these blowers immediately and return them to a Home Depot store for a new blower or a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Home Depot stores nationwide from September 2005 through November 2005 for about $99.
Consumer 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.