[{"RecallID":6595,"RecallNumber":"16056","RecallDate":"2015-12-09T00:00:00","Description":"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.","URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/The-Craftsman-Brand-Recalls-Blower-Vacs","Title":"The Craftsman Brand Recalls Blower/Vacs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards ","ConsumerContact":"The Craftsman brand hotline toll-free at 888-266-7096 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST Monday through Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Friday through Sunday, or online at www.craftsman.com and click on Product Recalls for more information.","LastPublishDate":"2016-05-19T00:00:00","Products":[{"Name":"Blower/Vac","Description":"","Model":"","Type":"Leaf Blowers","CategoryID":"68451","NumberOfUnits":"About 74,000"}],"Inconjunctions":[],"Images":[{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16056.CraftsmanBlowerVac.jpg","Caption":"Recalled Craftsman blower/vac"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16056.CraftsmanBlowerVacsProduct.jpg","Caption":"Recalled Craftsman blower/vac with mulch bag"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16056.CraftsmanBlowerVacDataPlate.jpg","Caption":"Location of model number and serial number on the unit"}],"Injuries":[{"Name":"Seven reports of the blower/vacs catching fire have been received. One injury has been reported."}],"Manufacturers":[],"Retailers":[{"Name":"ACE Hardware, Orchard Supply Hardware, and Sears stores nationwide and online from January 2013 through October 2015 for between $50 and $100.","CompanyID":""}],"Importers":[{"Name":"Ace Hardware Corporation, of Oak Brook, Ill.","CompanyID":""},{"Name":"Orchard Supply Hardware, of San Jose, Calif.","CompanyID":""},{"Name":"Sears, Roebuck & Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.","CompanyID":""}],"Distributors":[],"SoldAtLabel":null,"ManufacturerCountries":[{"Country":"China"}],"ProductUPCs":[],"Hazards":[{"Name":"The blower/vac's motor can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.","HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":""}],"Remedies":[{"Name":"Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower/vacs and contact the Craftsman brand hotline for a full refund."}],"RemedyOptions":[{"Option":"Refund"}]}]