Reported Nov 8, 2016
Country Home Products Recalls Leaf and Lawn Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)
Country Home Products Inc. of Vergennes, Vt.
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 leaf and lawn vacuums and contact Country Home Products to receive a free repair kit that contains a replacement muffler and instructions for completing the repair. Consumers unable to install the repair kit should contact the firm for information on authorized dealers who can install the free repair. Country Home Products is contacting all purchasers directly.
Firm contact: Country Home Products toll-free at 877-220-0691 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at vacrecall@chp.com or online at www.DRPower.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Leaf and lawn vacuums
- Amount recalled
- About 3,900
Where it was sold
Sold at Country Home Products catalog, website and authorized dealers nationwide, including Tractor Supply Company, from August 2014 through September 2015 for between $1,300 and $2,200..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The muffler can overheat and melt the air cleaner cover, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received 20 reports of the vacuums becoming hot to the touch, melting or catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
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