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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2009-11-12

Backpack Blowers Recalled by Homelite Due to Fire Hazard

Is my product affected?

Homelite Backpack Blowers

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Homelite is recalling Mighty Lite backpack blowers (red and black models UT08580, UT08580A, and others with specific manufacturing date codes) because the fuel tank can leak gasoline, creating a fire hazard. The model number and manufacturing date code can be found on the data label located on the red plastic housing above the choke knob and adjacent to the fuel tank. Products with a green dot on the package or letters "CA" embossed on the fuel tank are not affected by this recall.

Consumers who own an affected blower should stop using it immediately and contact Homelite to find the closest dealer location to schedule a free fuel tank replacement.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The fuel tank can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using their backpack blowers immediately and contact Homelite for the closest dealer location to schedule a free fuel tank replacement.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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