ECHO Backpack Blowers recall: Fire Hazard
ECHO Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
Why was ECHO Backpack Blowers recalled?
The fuel line between the fuel tank and carburetor could have been damaged during assembly leading to fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the backpack blowers and return them to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for a free repair. 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
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
- Gas Powered Backpack Blower
- Company
- ECHO Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill.
- Quantity
- About 16,000
- Sold at
- Home Depot and authorized ECHO dealers from August 2011 through January 2012 for about $270.
- Recall date
- February 23, 2012
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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