Backpack Blowers Recalled by Homelite Due to Fire Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-37.
This recall involves the Homelite Mighty Lite backpack blowers. The blowers are red and black. The following models are affected by this recall: Product Model Manufacturing Date Codes Range UT08580 ATK1820001 through ATK3659999 UT08580A ATL1530001 through ATL3669999 ATM0010001 through ATM1749999. The model number and manufacturing date code are printed on the blower's data label which is located on the red plastic housing above the choke knob and adjacent to the fuel tank. Products with a green "dot" on the outside of the package or the letters "CA" embossed on the fuel tank are not included in the recall.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-37.
Consumers should stop using their backpack blowers immediately and contact Homelite for the closest dealer location to schedule a free fuel tank replacement.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Home Depot Stores And Various Retailers Of Refurbished Products Including Direct Tools Factory Outlets, Cpo Homelite, Gardner, Tap Enterprises, Isla Supply And Heartland America Stores Nationwide From September 2007 Through October 2009 For Between $90 And $140. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-37.
For additional information, contact Homelite Consumer Products, Inc. at (800) 242-4672 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.homelite.com
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Home Depot Stores And Various Retailers Of Refurbished Products Including Direct Tools Factory Outlets, Cpo Homelite, Gardner, Tap Enterprises, Isla Supply And Heartland America Stores Nationwide From September 2007 Through October 2009 For Between $90 And $140. Recall FAQ
Home Depot Stores And Various Retailers Of Refurbished Products Including Direct Tools Factory Outlets, Cpo Homelite, Gardner, Tap Enterprises, Isla Supply And Heartland America Stores Nationwide From September 2007 Through October 2009 For Between $90 And $140. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Backpack Blowers Recalled by Homelite Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on November 12, 2009 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 85,000 units are potentially affected.