CPSC Recall in 2015: Homelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 15-111

Date: April 16, 2015

Product Name: Homelite electric blower vacuums

Recall Description:

The blower vacuum can overheat, spark and catch on fire posing fire and burn hazards.

Hazard Description:

The blower vacuum can overheat, spark and catch on fire posing fire and burn hazards.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 823,000 in the United States and 41,000 in Canada. (Models UT42120 and UT42120A of this product were previously recalled in February 2013.)

Incidents:

Homelite has received 1,369 reports of blower vacuums sparking, arcing, smoking or burning, including one report of minor injury.

Sold At:

Home Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlets stores nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com from January 2010 through March 2015 for about $40.

Manufactured In:

China