Homelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC recall 15111. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The blower vacuum can overheat, spark and catch on fire posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower vacuums and return them to any Home Depot or Direct Tools Factory Outlet store for a full refund.
CPSC recall 15111 has the recall date 16 Apr 2015. The notice names the firm Changzhou Globe Tools. The recall has about 823,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2015 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Leaf Blowers.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Homelite has received 1,369 reports of blower vacuums sparking, arcing, smoking or burning, including one report of minor injury. |
|---|---|
| Units | 823,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves Homelite 12 amp electric blower vacuums with model numbers UT42120, UT42120A and UT42121. Model 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 823,000 in the United States and 41,000 in Canada (Models UT42120 and UT42120A of this product were previously recalled in February 2013), Leaf Blowers |
| Sold at | Home Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlets stores nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com from January 2010 through March 2015 for about $40. |
| Manufacturer | Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., of China; Cixi City Best Power 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
- 823,000Median of 2015: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2015
- 305
- Recalls of 2015 with one of the same hazards
- 35%
- Recalls of 2015 in the category Leaf Blowers
- 2%
- 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 |
| 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 |
| 21 Feb 2013 | Homelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 15111The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 15111. https://recallregister.com/product/6363-homelite-recalls-electric-blower-vacuums-due-to-fire-and-burn-hazards/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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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 15111 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Homelite has received 1,369 reports of blower vacuums sparking, arcing, smoking or burning, including one report of minor injury.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Home Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlets stores nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com from January 2010 through March 2015 for about $40.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 15111?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 15111?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 823,000 in the United States and 41,000 in Canada (Models UT42120 and UT42120A of this product were previously recalled in February 2013)