Recalls announced

[February 25, 2013]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Feb. 23: 

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FEBRUARY 21

BLOWER VACUUMS 

Homelite is recalling Homelite Electric Blower Vacuums sold exclusively at Home Depot stores nationwide and in Canada from February 2012 to December 2012. Objects that are drawn into the unit during vacuum mode can break through the plastic housing, posing a laceration hazard. 

This recall involves Homelite electric blower vacuums with two different model and serial number ranges, including model UT42120 with serial numbers BMP3540001 through BMR2103100, and model UT42120A with serial numbers BMR2120001 through BMR3421250. 

Consumers should contact Homelite at [phone] from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.homelite.com

EXPERT GARDENER VACUUMS 

OWT Industries is recalling Expert Gardener Electric Blower Vacuums sold exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide from January 2012 to December 2012. Objects that are drawn into the unit during vacuum mode can break through the plastic housing, posing a laceration hazard. 

This recall involves Expert Gardener electric blower vacuums with two different model and serial number ranges, including model 20254EG with serial numbers BMP3010001 through BMR3311972, and model 20254EGC with serial numbers EUP3120001 through EUP3630730 

Consumers should contact OWT Industries Inc. at [phone] from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.expertgardenertools.com for a free replacement blower vacuum. More info at www.recalls.org.

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