The Craftsman Brand Recalls Blower/Vacs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2015-12-09 · 16056
Hazards
The blower/vac's motor can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
Recall
Number
16056
Date
2015-12-09
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Blower/Vac
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
ACE Hardware, Orchard Supply Hardware, and Sears stores nationwide and online from January 2013 through October 2015 for between $50 and $100.
Importer(s)
Ace Hardware Corporation, of Oak Brook, Ill.; Orchard Supply Hardware, of San Jose, Calif.; Sears, Roebuck & Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Country of manufacture
China
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.