Burns, Fire

Leaf blower - "Mighty Lite" backpack leaf blower

Homelite
Leaf blower - "Mighty Lite" backpack leaf blower
Číslo případu
0235/10
Kategorie
Machinery
Typ / Model
HBL26BP
Cílová skupina
Consumer
Notifikující země
🇫🇷 Francie
Země původu
🇨🇳 Čína
Zveřejněno
2010-02-19

⚠️ Riziko

The product poses a risk of burns and fire because the fuel tank may leak. This leak may be the result of a small crack liable to develop in the tank reinforcement, into which a screw for fastening the tank to the central fastening support of the backpack blower fits. The crack may cause fuel to leak from the tank onto the operator's clothes and body. The fuel may also leak onto the floor of the premises where the product is stored.The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive.

Opatření

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary recall from consumers by the distributor.Date of entry into force: Unknown

The product is sold under the Homelite brand. It is a blower, fitted with a 26 cc engine, used to move leaves and other garden waste. The product is mounted on a frame that is worn on the user's back, hence the name “backpack blower”.