CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Backpack Blowers recall: Fire Hazard
CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
Why was CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Backpack Blowers recalled?
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 should I do if I have this product?
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. 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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers
- Company
- Shindaiwa, of Tualatin, Ore.
- Quantity
- About 87,000
- Sold at
- Shindaiwa dealers nationwide from July 1999 through February 2006 for about $545.
- Recall date
- April 25, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- Shindaiwa received one report of fire. No injuries reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.