CPSC Recall in 2006: Leaf Blowers Sold at Home Depot Recalled for Laceration Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C., is voluntarily recalling about 1,550 Homelite Vac Attack II Blowers. The blowers are missing the doors covering the vacuum inlet. This exposes the blower's fan blade, posing a risk of finger laceration to the user.Name of Product: Homelite Vac Attack II BlowerUnits: About 1,550Importer: Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C.Hazard: The blowers are missing the doors covering the vacuum inlet. This exposes the blower's fan blade, posing a risk of finger laceration to the user.Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.Description: The recalled blower is used outside to blow, vacuum or mulch leaves. "Homelite" is printed on the top of the blower. The blower is red with a black nozzle, and weighs about 10 lbs. Model number UT08542 or UT08542A is printed on the operator's manual. Only blowers missing the black cover over the fan are included in the recall. "Homelite" and "Vac Attack II" are written on the fan cover. A bag connects to the blower to collect the leaves or mulch.Sold at: Home Depot stores nationwide from September 2005 through November 2005 for about $99.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using these blowers immediately and return them to a Home Depot store for a new blower or a full refund.Consumer Contact: 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 Web site at www.homelite.com.

The blowers are missing the doors covering the vacuum inlet. This exposes the blower's fan blade, posing a risk of finger laceration to the user.

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No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Home Depot stores nationwide from September 2005 through November 2005 for about $99.

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