Craftsman has recalled about 74,000 electric 12-amp blower/vacs because the motor can catch fire during use. This defect has led to seven reports of fires and one reported injury. The affected units have a red motor housing and black tubes, and were sold at ACE Hardware, Orchard Supply Hardware, Sears stores, and online between January 2013 and October 2015. Consumers should immediately stop using these tools and contact the Craftsman hotline for a full refund.
The blower/vac's motor can overheat and ignite, posing a direct fire and burn hazard to the operator and surrounding property. There have already been seven reports of units catching fire and one person has been injured.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower/vacs and contact the Craftsman brand hotline for a full refund.
Recalled Craftsman blower/vac
Recalled Craftsman blower/vac with mulch bag
Location of model number and serial number on the unit
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