CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 00096
Homelite® handheld power blowers/vacuums
Published June 16, 2026 · Recall initiated: April 11, 2000
What's the hazard
The fuel line location can cause it to contact the edge of the engine shroud, causing the line to prematurely wear. This can result in a gasoline leak, presenting a fire hazard and causing burn injuries to consumers.
What to do
Consumers should stop using these power blowers/vacuums immediately and contact their nearest Homelite® service dealer for a free inspection and repair.
Recall details
- Brand
- John Deere Consumer Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
- Manufacturer
- John Deere Consumer Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
- Distributor
- Home center and hardware stores including the Home Depot, Eagle Hardware and Ace Hardware, sold these blowers/vacuums nationwide, from August 1998 through January 2000, for about $150.
- Country
- US