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CPSC, Country Home Products, Inc. Announce Recall to Repair DR®Leaf and Lawn Vacuum

Reported: February 1, 2005 Initiated: February 1, 2005 #05534

Product Description

The recalled vacuum is designed to be pulled behind a lawn tractor. The product vacuums leaves and grass, shreds them and collects the shredded material in a large storage chamber. The leaf and lawn vacuums have a red circle with DR printed in black on each side of the chamber.

Reason for Recall

These leaf and lawn vacuums have a plastic elbow and blower exit adaptor that is connected to the top of the shredding chamber. The plastic can crack, allowing stones, large sticks, and other material to puncture the plastic. This creates the possibility that pieces of plastic or other debris can fly upward toward bystanders or the operator. When this occurs, the potential for personal injury or property damage exists. This is more prone to occur when the outside temperatures are below 35 degrees.

Remedy

Country Home Products is notifying all registered owners about this recall. All leaf and lawn vacuums will receive a metal replacement adapter and elbow free of charge. If you have the DR®Leaf and Lawn Vacuum but have not been notified by Country Home Products, please contact Country Home Products.

Details

Units Affected
1,071
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Country-Home-Products-Inc-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-DRLeaf-and-Lawn-Vacuum

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The recalled vacuum is designed to be pulled behind a lawn tractor. The product vacuums leaves and grass, shreds them and collects the shredded material in a large storage chamber. The leaf and lawn vacuums have a red circle with DR printed in black on each side of the chamber.. Recalled by Country Home Products, Inc. of Vergennes, Vt.. Units affected: 1,071.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
These leaf and lawn vacuums have a plastic elbow and blower exit adaptor that is connected to the top of the shredding chamber. The plastic can crack, allowing stones, large sticks, and other material to puncture the plastic. This creates the possibility that pieces of plastic or other debris can fly upward toward bystanders or the operator. When this occurs, the potential for personal injury or property damage exists. This is more prone to occur when the outside temperatures are below 35 degrees.
What should consumers do? ▼
Country Home Products is notifying all registered owners about this recall. All leaf and lawn vacuums will receive a metal replacement adapter and elbow free of charge. If you have the DR®Leaf and Lawn Vacuum but have not been notified by Country Home Products, please contact Country Home Products.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 1, 2005. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05534.

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