The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·06073·Announced 2006-01-25

Homelite Vac Attack II Blowers Recalled for Laceration Hazard

Homelite is recalling about 1,550 Vac Attack II blowers sold at Home Depot because missing covers expose fan blades, posing a laceration risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (laceration hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Homelite Consumer Products Inc. is recalling about 1,550 Homelite Vac Attack II blowers. These units were sold at Home Depot stores nationwide from September 2005 through November 2005 for about $99. The blowers are red with a black nozzle, weigh about 10 lbs, and have model numbers UT08542 or UT08542A printed on the operator's manual.

The recall is issued because some blowers are missing the black doors covering the vacuum inlet. This defect exposes the blower's fan blade, posing a risk of finger laceration to the user. Only blowers missing this specific cover are included in the recall. No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using these blowers immediately and return them to a Home Depot store for a new blower or a full refund. Consumers can also 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 website at www.homelite.com.

The recalled product

Product
Homelite Vac Attack II Blower
Manufacturer
Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
1,550

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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