Country Home Products Recalls Leaf and Lawn Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)
This recall was issued November 8, 2016.
- Posted
- November 8, 2016
- Recall Number
- 17710
- Quantity
- About 3,900
- Official Source
- View on CPSC website ↗
Reason for Recall
The muffler can overheat and melt the air cleaner cover, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Action Taken
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.
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Incidents & Injuries
The firm has received 20 reports of the vacuums becoming hot to the touch, melting or catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
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