Recalls / 2009-11-12

Backpack Blowers Recalled by Homelite Due to Fire Hazard

10037 · Recalled 2009-11-12 · CPSC page

Picture of Recalled Homelite Backpack Blower showing data label w;ith model number and manufacturing date code

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.

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

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

Remedy

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

Products

Name	Model	Units
Homelite Backpack Blowers		About 85,000

Parties

Distributor: Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Made in: China
Sold at: Home Depot stores, CPO Homelite, Gardner, Tap Enterprises, Isla Supply, Heartland America from September 2007 through October 2009 for between $90, $140.

Consumer contact

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

Source: CPSC recall 10037. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.