CPSC recall · Reported November 8, 2016
Country Home Products Recalls Leaf and Lawn Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)
The muffler can overheat and melt the air cleaner cover, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Country Home Products Inc., of Vergennes, Vt. recalled This recall involves Premier, Pro and Pro-XL models of the tow-behind DR leaf and lawn va….
Country Home Products Recalls Leaf and Lawn Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall … was recalled by Country Home Products Inc., of Vergennes, Vt. in November 8, 2016. Reason: The muffler can overheat and melt the air cleaner cover, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf and lawn vacuums and contact Co…. Verify recall #17710 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Country Home Products Inc., of Vergennes, Vt. issued this CPSC recall-The muffler can overheat and melt the air cleaner cover, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers..
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- agency class
- November 8, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17710 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, 3 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
This recall involves Premier, Pro and Pro-XL models of the tow-behind DR leaf and lawn vacuums manufactured by Country Home Products. Recalled units have a serial number between LLV34601 and LLV39980. The leaf and lawn vacuums are towed behind a riding lawnmower to collect leaves and are tan and black in color with a set of two wheels on each side. The DR logo with "Professional Power Done Right" and "leaf and lawn vacuum" are printed on the side of the vacuum. The serial number is located on the left side of the tow bar near the engine. Model Serial Number Gallons Engine Premier LLV34601 through LLV39980 200 Electric start using the R225 engine Pro 321 Both manual starts and electric starts using the R300 engine Pro-XL 321 Both manual starts and electric starts versions using the R390 engine
Reason for recall
The muffler can overheat and melt the air cleaner cover, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf and lawn vacuums and contact Country Home Products to receive a free repair kit that contains a replacement muffler and instructions for completing the repair. Consumers unable to install the repair kit should contact the firm for information on authorized dealers who can install the free repair. Country Home Products is contacting all purchasers directly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 17710 |
| Date reported | November 8, 2016 |
| Date initiated | November 8, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Country Home Products Inc., of Vergennes, Vt. |
| Affected scope | About 3,900 |
| 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 leaf and lawn vacuums and contact Country Home Products to receive a free re…
- Check the recall number (17710) 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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