ECHO Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 12118 · announced February 23, 2012 · Echo · 16,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves two models of the ECHO 2-cycle gas powered backpack blowers. The 25.4 cc blowers are orange and black in color and "ECHO" is printed on the pull starter housing and blower tube. Model numbers are on a label near the pull starter handle. Serial numbers are on a label near the gas filler cap. Models and corresponding serial numbers included in this recall: Model Serial Numbers PB-265L P093121 35519 through P093121 50152 PB-265L P078110 20732 through P078110 22309
The hazard
The fuel line between the fuel tank and carburetor could have been damaged during assembly leading to fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the backpack blowers and return them to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for a free repair. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: Home Depot and authorized ECHO dealers from August 2011 through January 2012 for about $270.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact ECHO toll-free at (800) 432-3246 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.echo-usa.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.