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Recall #11-281 · Published July 21, 2011

Homelite Surface Cleaner Attachments

Homelite Recalls Pressure Washer Surface Cleaner Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot

CPSC published a recall notice for Homelite Surface Cleaner Attachments from Homelite Consumer Products Inc. on July 21, 2011. CPSC identifies this hazard: The surface cleaner attachment's nozzle and spray bar can break and detach, striking and/or breaking the unit's plastic housing. The broken nozzle, spray bar and/or plastic housing can strike consumers, posing a laceration hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled surface cleaner attachments, and contact Homelite to receive a free replacement surface cleaner attachment.

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Power Washer with surface cleaner attachment
Power Washer with surface cleaner attachment
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What to check on the product label

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Affected model numbers

HL80833HL80835AP31022AAEZ231022
Additional identifying details

Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: HL80833, HL80835, AP31022A, AEZ231022.

Why it was recalled

The surface cleaner attachment's nozzle and spray bar can break and detach, striking and/or breaking the unit's plastic housing. The broken nozzle, spray bar and/or plastic housing can strike consumers, posing a laceration hazard.

Incidents and injuries

The firm has received nine reports of incidents involving the recalled surface cleaner attachments, including one laceration injury and three reports of minor property damage.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled surface cleaner attachments, and contact Homelite to receive a free replacement surface cleaner attachment.

Remedy type: Replace

Product and sales details

Brand
Homelite Consumer Products Inc.
Manufacturer
Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Recall number
11-281
Units
About 40,000 in the United States and 1,200 in Canada
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Home Depot stores nationwide from February 2010 through June 2011 for about $70 when sold as an attachment and about $450 when sold with a pressure washer.

Homelite Surface Cleaner Attachments

CPSC product type: Pressure Washers

Recall contact information

For additional information, contact Homelite toll-free at (800) 867-9624 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or visit the firm's website at www.homelite.com

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