CPSC Recall in 2007: Outdoor Vacuums with Honda Engines Recalled By Billy Goat Industries Inc. Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 08-129

Date: December 11, 2007

Product Name: Billy Goat MultiVac Outdoor Vacuums

Recall Description:

 WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Billy Goat Industries Inc, of Lee's Summit, Mo., is voluntarily recalling about 1,600 Billy Goat MultiVac Outdoor Vacuums. The vacuum's fuel tank could crack and leak fuel. If gasoline leaking from the fuel tank is ignited, a fire or explosion can occur. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Name of Product: Billy Goat MultiVac Outdoor VacuumsUnits: About 1,600Manufacturer: Billy Goat Industries Inc, of Lee's Summit, Mo.Hazard: The vacuum's fuel tank could crack and leak fuel. If gasoline leaking from the fuel tank is ignited, a fire or explosion can occur. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled outdoor vacuum is black and green with a red motor housing. "Billy Goat" is printed on the vacuum's bag. Only outdoor vacuums with the following model and serial numbers are included in the recall. The model and serial numbers are printed on a label located directly below the height adjustment crank on the left side of the vacuum.ModelsSerial NumbersMV650HMV650SPH061107xxx061807xxx062507xxx070907xxx072407xxx073007xxx080607xxx081307xxx082007xxx082707xxx090407xxx091007xxxSold at: Outdoor power equipment and rental dealers nationwide from June 2007 through November 2007 for between $1,500 and $1,850.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: 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 of the recalled vacuums will be mailed a notice.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Honda at (800) 426-7701 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.hondapowerequipment.com.

Hazard Description:

The vacuum's fuel tank could crack and leak fuel. If gasoline leaking from the fuel tank is ignited, a fire or explosion can occur. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 1,600

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Outdoor power equipment and rental dealers nationwide from June 2007 through November 2007 for between $1,500 and $1,850.

Manufactured In:

United States