The Craftsman Brand Recalls Blower/Vacs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC recall 16056. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The blower/vac's motor can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower/vacs and contact the Craftsman brand hotline for a full refund.
CPSC recall 16056 has the recall date 9 Dec 2015. The notice names the firm Ace Hardware. The recall has about 74,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2015 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Leaf Blowers.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Seven reports of the blower/vacs catching fire have been received. One injury has been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 74,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Blower/Vac, About 74,000, Leaf Blowers |
| Sold at | ACE Hardware, Orchard Supply Hardware, and Sears stores nationwide and online from January 2013 through October 2015 for between $50 and $100. |
| Importer | Ace Hardware Corporation; Orchard Supply Hardware; Sears, Roebuck & Co |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 74,000Median 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 Ace Hardware
- 8
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2014 | Ace Hardware Recalls LED Clamp Light Due to Shock and Fire Hazard |
| 8 Jun 2000 | CPSC, Ace Hardware Corp. Announce Recall of Vinyl Window Blinds |
| 22 Mar 2000 | CPSC, Ace Hardware Corp. Announce Recall of Shingling Hatchets |
| 9 Feb 1999 | Butane Lighters Recalled by Ace Hardware |
| 26 Jun 1996 | Table Top Grills Recall/Repair by Char-Broil |
| 29 Nov 1995 | CPSC, Brinkmann Corp. Announce Recall Program To Provide Free Replacement Smoke Stack For "Smoke'n Pit" Cookers |
| 30 Sep 1992 | Aluminum Two-Step Ladder Recalled By Super Young Industrial Co., Ltd. |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 16056The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 16056. https://recallregister.com/product/6595-the-craftsman-brand-recalls-blower-vacs-due-to-fire-and-burn-hazards/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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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 16056 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Seven reports of the blower/vacs catching fire have been received. One injury has been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
ACE Hardware, Orchard Supply Hardware, and Sears stores nationwide and online from January 2013 through October 2015 for between $50 and $100.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16056?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16056?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 74,000