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Backpack Blowers Recalled by Homelite Due to Fire Hazard

U.S. CPSCFireSold on The Home DepotNov 12, 2009
Picture of Recalled Homelite Backpack Blower showing data label w;ith model number and manufacturing date code
Picture of Recalled Homelite Backpack Blower showing data label w;ith model number and manufacturing date code

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

Hazard

The fuel tank can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using their backpack blowers immediately and contact Homelite for the closest dealer location to schedule a free fuel tank replacement.

Incidents & injuries

Homelite has received 18 reports of fuel tanks leaking gasoline including one report of minor skin irritation.

Product description

This recall involves the Homelite Mighty Lite backpack blowers. The blowers are red and black. The following models are affected by this recall: Product Model Manufacturing Date Codes Range UT08580 ATK1820001 through ATK3659999 UT08580A ATL1530001 through ATL3669999 ATM0010001 through ATM1749999. The model number and manufacturing date code are printed on the blower's data label which is located on the red plastic housing above the choke knob and adjacent to the fuel tank. Products with a green "dot" on the outside of the package or the letters "CA" embossed on the fuel tank are not included in the recall.

Sold on

Home Depot stores and various retailers of refurbished products including Direct Tools Factory Outlets, CPO Homelite, Gardner, Tap Enterprises, Isla Supply and Heartland America stores nationwide from September 2007 through October 2009 for between $90 and $140.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Homelite Consumer Products, Inc. at (800) 242-4672 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit 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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