CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 06146 · announced April 25, 2006 · Shindaiwa · 87,000 units affected
The product
The Shindaiwa gasoline-powered backpack blowers are red and black with a white fuel tank. Model numbers EB630 or EB630RT are printed on the body of the blowers, along with Shindaiwa.
The hazard
The backpack blower's muffler support bracket can break, creating an opening in the muffler body. Hot exhaust gases could then escape from the muffler and melt the fuel tank or ignite grease or debris around the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact Shindaiwa for the closest dealer location to schedule a free inspection and a free repair, if necessary. Consumers who have registered their equipment will receive direct correspondence from Shindaiwa about this recall.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Shindaiwa received one report of fire. No injuries reported.
Sold at: Shindaiwa dealers nationwide from July 1999 through February 2006 for about $545.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Shindaiwa at (800) 521-7733 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.shindaiwa.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.