Outdoor Vacuums with Honda Engines Recalled By Billy Goat Industries Inc. Due to Fire Hazard

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 12, 2007
Release #08-129

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 426-7701
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Outdoor Vacuums with Honda Engines Recalled By Billy Goat Industries
Inc. Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Billy Goat MultiVac Outdoor Vacuums

Units: About 1,600

Manufacturer: Billy Goat Industries Inc, of Lee's Summit, Mo.

Hazard: The vacuum's fuel tank could crack and leak fuel. If gasoline
leaking from the fuel tank is ignited, a fire or explosion can occur.
This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled outdoor vacuum is black and green with a red
motor housing. "Billy Goat" is printed on the vacuum's bag. Only outdoor
vacuums with the following model and serial numbers are included in the
recall. The model and serial numbers are printed on a label located
directly below the height adjustment crank on the left side of the
vacuum.

Models: MV650H, MV650SPH

Serial Numbers: 061107xxx, 061807xxx, 062507xxx, 070907xxx, 072407xxx,
073007xxx, 080607xxx, 081307xxx, 082007xxx, 082707xxx, 090407xxx,
091007xxx

Sold at: Outdoor power equipment and rental dealers nationwide from June
2007 through November 2007 for between $1,500 and $1,850.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled outdoor
vacuums and contact any Billy Goat or Honda Lawn and Garden dealer for a
free fuel tank replacement. Registered owners of the recalled vacuums
will be mailed a notice.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Honda at (800)
426-7701 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit
the firm's Web site at www.hondapowerequipment.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08129.html