CPSCRecalled Nov 12, 2009 · #10037
Backpack Blowers Recalled by Homelite Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard
The fuel tank can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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This recall involves the Homelite Mighty Lite backpack blowers. The blowers are red and black. The following models are affected by this recall: Product Model Manufacturing Date Codes Range UT08580 ATK1820001 through ATK3659999 UT08580A ATL1530001 through ATL3669999 ATM0010001 through ATM1749999. The model number and manufacturing date code are printed on the blower's data label which is located on the red plastic housing above the choke knob and adjacent to the fuel tank. Products with a green "dot" on the outside of the package or the letters "CA" embossed on the fuel tank are not included in the recall.
Product details
- Product
- Homelite Backpack Blowers
- Type
- Blowers
- Manufacturer
- Not specified
- Model numbers
- UT08580, ATK1820001, ATK3659999, UT08580A, ATL1530001, ATL3669999, ATM0010001, ATM1749999
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Home Depot stores and various retailers of refurbished products including Direct Tools Factory Outlets, CPO Homelite, Gardner, Tap Enterprises, Isla Supply and Heartland America stores nationwide from September 2007 through October 2009 for between $90 and $140.
- Made in
- China
What you should do
Consumers should stop using their backpack blowers immediately and contact Homelite for the closest dealer location to schedule a free fuel tank replacement.