Homelite is recalling approximately 823,000 electric blower vacuums (and an additional 41,000 in Canada) because they can overheat, spark, and catch fire. There have been 1,369 reports of these units sparking, smoking, or burning, including one report of a minor injury. This recall includes the red and black 12 amp models UT42120, UT42120A, and UT42121 sold at Home Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlets between January 2010 and March 2015. Consumers should immediately stop using these products and return them to the store for a full refund.
The blower vacuum's internal components can overheat during operation, causing the device to arc, spark, or catch fire while being held by the user. This creates a significant risk of fire damage to the home and thermal burn injuries to the consumer.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and return them to any Home Depot or Direct Tools Factory Outlet store for a full refund.
Homelite electric leaf blower vacuum, attachment and bag
Homelite electric blower vacuum attachment
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response