CPSCNovember 12, 2009consumer
Backpack Blowers Recalled by Homelite Due to Fire Hazard
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
The fuel tank can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What to do
Consumers should stop using their backpack blowers immediately and contact Homelite for the closest dealer location to schedule a free fuel tank replacement.
Brands named
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Recall history
Other federal recalls tied to the same brand — a factual pattern, straight from the source data.
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- CPSCGoodman Manufacturing Recalls Modular Blowers Due to Fire Hazard2018-03-05
- CPSCOsprey Recalls Child Backpack Carriers Due to Fall Hazard2016-05-26
- CPSCThe Craftsman Brand Recalls Blower/Vacs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards2015-12-09
- CPSCGreenWorks Blower/Vacs Recalled by Sunrise Global Marketing Due to Fire and Burn Hazards2015-07-22
- CPSCHomelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards2015-04-16
- CPSCHomelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot2013-02-21
- CPSCHomelite Recalls Pressure Washer Surface Cleaner Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot2011-07-21
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