CPSC recall · Reported December 12, 2007
Outdoor Vacuums with Honda Engines Recalled By Billy Goat Industries Inc. Due to Fire 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.
Billy Goat Industries Inc, of Lee's Summit, Mo. recalled The recalled outdoor vacuum is black and green with a red motor housing. "Billy Goat" is ….
Outdoor Vacuums with Honda Engines Recalled By Billy Goat Industries Inc. Due to Fire Haz… was recalled by Billy Goat Industries Inc, of Lee's Summit, Mo. in December 12, 2007. Reason: The vacuum's fuel tank could crack and leak fuel. If gasoline leaking from the fuel tank is ignited, a fire o…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled outdoor vacuums and contact any Bill…. Verify recall #08129 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Billy Goat Industries Inc, of Lee's Summit, Mo. issued this CPSC recall-The vacuum's fuel tank could crack and leak fuel. If gasoline leaking from the fuel tank is ignited, a fire o….
- None
- agency class
- December 12, 2007
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08129 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 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. Models MV650H MV650SPH Serial Numbers 061107xxx 061807xxx 062507xxx 070907xxx 072407xxx 073007xxx 080607xxx 081307xxx 082007xxx 082707xxx 090407xxx 091007xxx
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08129 |
| Date reported | December 12, 2007 |
| Date initiated | December 12, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | Billy Goat Industries Inc, of Lee's Summit, Mo. |
| Affected scope | About 1,600 |
| 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 immediately stop using the recalled outdoor vacuums and contact any Billy Goat or Honda Lawn and Garden dealer f…
- Check the recall number (08129) 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
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