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EU Safety GateRecalled 2008-02-08serious risk

Outdoor vacuum. (Billy Goat)

Is my product affected?

Outdoor vacuum.

  • Brand Billy Goat

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

What happened

Billy Goat outdoor vacuums with model numbers MV650H or MV650SPH and specific serial numbers (061107xxx through 091007xxx) are subject to a recall due to a fire and burn hazard. Vibration can cause cracks in the fuel tank, potentially leading to fuel leaks that may result in fire or burns. The affected vacuums are black and green with a red motor housing and have a Honda GSV190LN1L engine. The model and serial numbers can be found on a label directly below the height adjustment crank on the left side of the vacuum.

The importer has voluntarily stopped sales of the affected units and is taking corrective actions. The source record does not specify what remedy affected consumers should pursue.

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

Hazard

The product poses a risk of fire and burns because vibration may cause a crack in the fuel tank. This may lead to a fuel leak and hence a risk of fire or burns.The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive.

What should I do?

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary stop of sales and corrective actions taken by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Details from the source

Black and green vacuum with red motor housing. The name “Billy Goat” is printed on the vacuum’s bag and on the front. The model and serial numbers are printed on a label located directly below the height adjustment crank on the left side of the vacuum. Model: Vacuum: models MV650H and MV650SPH; Serial numbers affected: 061107xxx, 061807xxx, 062507xxx, 070907xxx, 072407xxx, 073007xxx, 080607xxx, 081307xxx, 082007xxx, 082707xxx, 090407xxx, 091007xxx; Honda engine: model GSV190LN1L. Notifying country: France

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

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

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