Homelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
CPSC recall 13122. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Objects that are drawn into the unit during vacuum mode can break through the plastic housing, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and contact Homelite for a full refund.
CPSC recall 13122 has the recall date 21 Feb 2013. The notice names the firm Changzhou Globe Tools. The recall has about 241,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2013 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Leaf Blowers.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Homelite received one report of an incident with the recalled blower vacuums. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 241,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves Homelite electric blower vacuums with two different model and serial number ranges, including model UT42120 with serial numbers BMP3540001 through BMR2103100, and model UT42120A with serial numbers BMR2120001 through BMR3421250. Model and serial numbers are located on a label on the left side of the red motor housing. The blower vacuums are red and black. "Homelite BlowerVac 2 Speed Powerful 220 MPH" is printed on the side of the motor housing and on the black plastic blower tube. |
| Product | Homelite Electric Blower Vacuums, About 241,000 in the United States and 13,600 in Canada, Leaf Blowers |
| Sold at | Home Depot stores nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com from February 2012 through December 2012 for about $40. |
| Manufacturer | Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., of China |
| Importer | Homelite Consumer Products Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 241,000Median of 2013: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2013
- 290
- Recalls of 2013 with one of the same hazards
- 8%
- Recalls of 2013 in the category Leaf Blowers
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Changzhou Globe Tools
- 5
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2015 | OWT Industries Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Walmart |
| 16 Apr 2015 | Homelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| 19 Nov 2013 | Baja Motorsports Recalls Mini Bikes Due to Fall, Crash Hazard |
| 21 Feb 2013 | Electric Blower Vacuums Recalled by OWT Industries Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 13122The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 13122. https://recallregister.com/product/1318-homelite-recalls-electric-blower-vacuums-due-to-laceration-hazard-sold/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13122 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Homelite received one report of an incident with the recalled blower vacuums. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Home Depot stores nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com from February 2012 through December 2012 for about $40.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13122?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13122?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 241,000 in the United States and 13,600 in Canada