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Leaf Blowers Sold at Home Depot Recalled for Laceration Hazard

U.S. CPSCCutsSold on The Home DepotJan 25, 2006
Recalled Blower Missing Vacuum Inlet Cover
Recalled Blower Missing Vacuum Inlet Cover
Blower with Fan Cover
Blower with Fan Cover

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Incidents & injuries

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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