The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·17710·Announced 2016-11-08

Country Home Products Recalls Leaf and Lawn Vacuums Due to Fire Hazards

Country Home Products is recalling Premier, Pro, and Pro-XL leaf and lawn vacuums because the muffler can overheat, posing fire and burn risks.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a significant injury/property-damage risk, as the source text reports 20 instances of the vacuums melting or catching fire, which aligns with the criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Country Home Products Inc. is recalling approximately 3,900 Premier, Pro, and Pro-XL models of tow-behind DR leaf and lawn vacuums. The recall involves units with serial numbers between LLV34601 and LLV39980, which were sold nationwide from August 2014 through September 2015 for between $1,300 and $2,200. The vacuums are tan and black, feature a DR logo, and are towed behind a riding lawnmower to collect leaves.

The recall is being issued because the muffler on these vacuums can overheat and melt the air cleaner cover, creating fire and burn hazards for consumers. The company has received 20 reports of the vacuums becoming hot to the touch, melting, or catching fire. No injuries have been reported in connection with these incidents.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf and lawn vacuums. They should contact Country Home Products to receive a free repair kit containing a replacement muffler and instructions for installation. Consumers who are unable to install the kit themselves can contact the firm for information on authorized dealers who can perform the repair. Country Home Products is also contacting all purchasers directly.

The recalled product

Product
Leaf and lawn vacuums
Manufacturer
Country Home Products Inc., of Vergennes, Vt.
Category
Consumer Product — Lawn and Garden Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
3,900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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