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Affected model numbers
12-AMPBlower/vacs with model number 138.74898 or 138.74899 are being recalled.
Why it was recalled
The blower/vac's motor can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
Incidents and injuries
Seven reports of the blower/vacs catching fire have been received. One injury has been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower/vacs and contact the Craftsman brand hotline for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Recall number
- 16-056
- Units
- About 74,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- ACE Hardware, Orchard Supply Hardware, and Sears stores nationwide and online from January 2013 through October 2015 for between $50 and $100.
- Importer
- Ace Hardware Corporation, of Oak Brook, Ill., Orchard Supply Hardware, of San Jose, Calif., Sears, Roebuck & Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Blower/Vac
CPSC product type: Leaf Blowers
Recall contact information
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.
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