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CPSC recall · Reported February 1, 2005

CPSC, Country Home Products, Inc. Announce Recall to Repair DR®Leaf and Lawn Vacuum

These leaf and lawn vacuums have a plastic elbow and blower exit adaptor that is connected to the top of the shredding chamber. The plastic can crack, allowing stones, large stick…

Recall #
05534
Affected scope
1,071
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Country Home Products, Inc. of Vergennes, Vt. recalled The recalled vacuum is designed to be pulled behind a lawn tractor. The product vacuums l….

CPSC, Country Home Products, Inc. Announce Recall to Repair DR®Leaf and Lawn Vacuum was recalled by Country Home Products, Inc. of Vergennes, Vt. in February 1, 2005. Reason: These leaf and lawn vacuums have a plastic elbow and blower exit adaptor that is connected to the top of the …. Remedy: Country Home Products is notifying all registered owners about this recall. All leaf and …. Verify recall #05534 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Country Home Products, Inc. of Vergennes, Vt. issued this CPSC recall-These leaf and lawn vacuums have a plastic elbow and blower exit adaptor that is connected to the top of the ….

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agency class
1K units
affected scope
February 1, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05534 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Product description

The recalled vacuum is designed to be pulled behind a lawn tractor. The product vacuums leaves and grass, shreds them and collects the shredded material in a large storage chamber. The leaf and lawn vacuums have a red circle with DR printed in black on each side of the chamber.

Reason for recall

These leaf and lawn vacuums have a plastic elbow and blower exit adaptor that is connected to the top of the shredding chamber. The plastic can crack, allowing stones, large sticks, and other material to puncture the plastic. This creates the possibility that pieces of plastic or other debris can fly upward toward bystanders or the operator. When this occurs, the potential for personal injury or property damage exists. This is more prone to occur when the outside temperatures are below 35 degrees.

Remedy, what to do

Country Home Products is notifying all registered owners about this recall. All leaf and lawn vacuums will receive a metal replacement adapter and elbow free of charge. If you have the DR®Leaf and Lawn Vacuum but have not been notified by Country Home Products, please contact Country Home Products.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 05534
Date reported February 1, 2005
Date initiated February 1, 2005
Recalling firm Country Home Products, Inc. of Vergennes, Vt.
Affected scope 1,071
Distribution Not disclosed
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Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Scale of Impact

1,071 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filings.

What to do with this recall

Country Home Products is notifying all registered owners about this recall. All leaf and lawn vacuums will receive a metal replac…

  • Check the recall number (05534) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recalled vacuum is designed to be pulled behind a lawn tractor. The product vacuums leaves and grass, shreds them and collects the shredded material in a large storage chamber. The leaf and lawn vacuums have a red circle with DR printed in black on each side of the chamber.. Recalled by Country Home Products, Inc. of Vergennes, Vt.. Units affected: 1,071.
Why was this product recalled?
These leaf and lawn vacuums have a plastic elbow and blower exit adaptor that is connected to the top of the shredding chamber. The plastic can crack, allowing stones, large sticks, and other material to puncture the plastic. This creates the possibility that pieces of plastic or other debris can fly upward toward bystanders or the operator. When this occurs, the potential for personal injury or property damage exists. This is more prone to occur when the outside temperatures are below 35 degrees.
What should consumers do?
Country Home Products is notifying all registered owners about this recall. All leaf and lawn vacuums will receive a metal replacement adapter and elbow free of charge. If you have the DR®Leaf and Lawn Vacuum but have not been notified by Country Home Products, please contact Country Home Products.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 1, 2005. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 05534.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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