The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·08129·Announced 2007-12-12

Billy Goat Outdoor Vacuums Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

Billy Goat Industries is recalling about 1,600 MultiVac outdoor vacuums because the fuel tank could crack and leak gasoline, posing a fire and burn hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 (fire and explosion hazard) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Billy Goat Industries Inc. is recalling approximately 1,600 MultiVac outdoor vacuums equipped with Honda engines. The recall was initiated because the vacuum's fuel tank could crack and leak fuel. If the leaking gasoline is ignited, a fire or explosion can occur, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

The affected vacuums are black and green with a red motor housing, and "Billy Goat" is printed on the vacuum's bag. The specific models included in the recall are MV650H and MV650SPH. The model and serial numbers are printed on a label located directly below the height adjustment crank on the left side of the vacuum. The affected serial numbers begin with 061107, 061807, 062507, 070907, 072407, 073007, 080607, 081307, 082007, 082707, 090407, or 091007.

These vacuums were sold at outdoor power equipment and rental dealers nationwide from June 2007 through November 2007 for between $1,500 and $1,850. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled outdoor vacuums and contact any Billy Goat or Honda Lawn and Garden dealer for a free fuel tank replacement. Registered owners will be mailed a notice. For additional information, consumers can contact Honda at (800) 426-7701 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.hondapowerequipment.com.

The recalled product

Product
Billy Goat MultiVac Outdoor Vacuums
Manufacturer
Billy Goat Industries Inc, of Lee's Summit, Mo.
Category
Consumer Product — Outdoor Power Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
1,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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