# The Craftsman Brand Recalls Blower/Vacs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards 
> **CPSC recall** · 2015-12-09 · 16056 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 16056
- **Date:** 2015-12-09
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Blower/Vac

## Hazards

The blower/vac's motor can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.

## Remedies

Refund

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/The-Craftsman-Brand-Recalls-Blower-Vacs)
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