Reported Dec 9, 2015
The Craftsman Brand Recalls Blower/Vacs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Ace Hardware Corporation of Oak Brook, Ill.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower/vacs and contact the Craftsman brand hotline for a full refund.
Firm contact: The Craftsman brand hotline toll-free at 888-266-7096 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST Monday through Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Friday through Sunday, or online at www.craftsman.com and click on Product Recalls for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Blower/Vac
- Amount recalled
- About 74,000
Where it was sold
Sold at ACE Hardware, Orchard Supply Hardware, and Sears stores nationwide and online from January 2013 through October 2015 for between $50 and $100..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The blower/vac's motor can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Seven reports of the blower/vacs catching fire have been received. One injury has been reported.
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