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CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled April 25, 2006 · CPSC recall 06146 · Shindaiwa

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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.
Remedy
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.
Units
About 87,000
Incidents / injuries
Shindaiwa received one report of fire. No injuries reported.

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.

What to do

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

Product
Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers
Imported by
Shindaiwa, of Tualatin, Ore.
Retailers
Shindaiwa dealers nationwide from July 1999 through February 2006 for about $545.
Made in
Japan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →