CPSC recall · Reported January 25, 2006
Leaf Blowers Sold at Home Depot Recalled for Laceration 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.
The CPSC recalled The recalled blower is used outside to blow, vacuum or mulch leaves. "Homelite" is printe….
Leaf Blowers Sold at Home Depot Recalled for Laceration Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in January 25, 2006. Reason: The blowers are missing the doors covering the vacuum inlet. This exposes the blower's fan blade, posing a ri…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these blowers immediately and return them to a Home Depot sto…. Verify recall #06073 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The blowers are missing the doors covering the vacuum inlet. This exposes the blower's fan blade, posing a ri….
- None
- agency class
- January 25, 2006
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06073 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 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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these blowers immediately and return them to a Home Depot store for a new blower or a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 06073 |
| Date reported | January 25, 2006 |
| Date initiated | January 25, 2006 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 1,550 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these blowers immediately and return them to a Home Depot store for a new blower or a full refund.
- Check the recall number (06073) 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.
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