Leaf and lawn vacuums
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Country Home Products is recalling Premier, Pro, and Pro-XL models of tow-behind DR leaf and lawn vacuums with serial numbers between LLV34601 and LLV39980. These tan and black vacuums, which are towed behind riding lawnmowers to collect leaves, have a defect where the muffler can overheat and melt the air cleaner cover, creating fire and burn hazards to users. The serial number can be found on the left side of the tow bar near the engine.
Consumers with recalled vacuums should immediately stop using them and contact Country Home Products to receive a free repair kit containing a replacement muffler and installation instructions. If consumers are unable to install the kit themselves, Country Home Products will provide information on authorized dealers who can complete the repair at no cost. The company is contacting all purchasers directly.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The muffler can overheat and melt the air cleaner cover, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
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.
This recall involves Premier, Pro and Pro-XL models of the tow-behind DR leaf and lawn vacuums manufactured by Country Home Products. Recalled units have a serial number between LLV34601 and LLV39980. The leaf and lawn vacuums are towed behind a riding lawnmower to collect leaves and are tan and black in color with a set of two wheels on each side. The DR logo with "Professional Power Done Right" and "leaf and lawn vacuum" are printed on the side of the vacuum. The serial number is located on the left side of the tow bar near the engine. Model Serial Number Gallons Engine Premier LLV34601 through LLV39980 200 Electric start using the R225 engine Pro 321 Both manual starts and electric starts using the R300 engine Pro-XL 321 Both manual starts and electric starts versions using the R390 engine
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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