Product recall · December 9, 2015
The Craftsman Brand Recalls Blower/Vacs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard: The blower/vac's motor can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
What to do: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower/vacs and contact the Craftsman brand hotline for a full refund.
- Recall number
- 16056
- Announced
- Product
- Blower/Vac
- Importer
- Ace Hardware Corporation, of Oak Brook, Ill., Orchard Supply Hardware, of San Jose, Calif., Sears, Roebuck & Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
- Made in
- China
- Affected products
- This recall involves two models of Craftsman 12-amp electric blower/vacs. The blower/vacs have a red motor housing and a black blower tube and restrictor nozzle, and measure 12 inches high by 34 inches long. Blower/vacs with model number 138.74898 or 138.74899 are being recalled. Model 138.74898 has a variable speed switch and a serial number between SES0100001 and SES1951280. Model 138.74899 has a two-speed switch and a serial number between SER3561101 and SES2141280. The model number, serial number, "Craftsman" and "AC BLOWER / VAC" are printed on the side of the motor housing.
- Units
- About 74,000
- Incidents / injuries
- Seven reports of the blower/vacs catching fire have been received. One injury has been reported.
- Sold at
- ACE Hardware, Orchard Supply Hardware, and Sears stores nationwide and online from January 2013 through October 2015 for between $50 and $100.
- Consumer contact
- The Craftsman brand hotline toll-free at 888-266-7096 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST Monday through Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Friday through Sunday, or online at www.craftsman.com and click on Product Recalls for more information.
- Source
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 16056
- Last checked
What to do if you own this product
- Stop using the product if the notice tells you to.
- Find the model number, serial number or date code on the product and compare it with the notice.
- Contact the company using the details above for the refund, repair or replacement.
- Report an injury or a safety problem at SaferProducts.gov.
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