The blower/vac’s motor can catch fire
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Ace Hardware Corporation of Oak Brook, Ill; Orchard Supply Hardware of San Jose, Calif.; and Sears, Roebuck & Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill., are recalling about 74,000 Craftsman brand blower/vacs
The blower/vac’s motor can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
There have been seven reports of the blower/vacs catching fire. One injury has been reported.
This recall involves two models of Craftsman 12 amp electric blower/vacs. The blower/vacs have a red motor housing and a black blower tube and restrictor nozzle, and measure 12 inches high by 34 inches long. Blower/vacs with model number 138.74898 or 138.74899 are being recalled.
Model 138.74898 has a variable speed switch and a serial number between SES0100001 and SES1951280. Model 138.74899 has a two-speed switch and a serial number between SER3561101 and SES2141280. The model number, serial number, “Craftsman” and “AC BLOWER / VAC” are printed on the side of the motor housing.
The blower/vacs, manufactured in China, were sold at ACE Hardware, Orchard Supply Hardware, and Sears stores nationwide and online from January 2013, through October 2015, for between $50 and $100.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower/vacs and contact the Craftsman brand hotline for a full refund.
Consumers may contact the Craftsman brand hotline toll-free at 888-266-7096 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Saturday, or online at www.craftsman.com and click on Product Recalls for more information.
