Maruyama U.S. Recalls Backpack Blowers and Mister Dusters Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled March 17, 2011 · CPSC recall 11175 · Maruyama

Hazard

The gasoline tank can split and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 18,000 in the United States and 750 in Canada

Incidents / injuries

Maruyama has received 25 reports of leaking tanks. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves gasoline-powered blowers and mister dusters sold under the Maruyama brand name. Backpack blowers and mister dusters included in this recall have a white, translucent fuel tank. Printed on the recoil starter is an alphanumeric code. Serial numbers are located on a sticker attached to the back pad of the blower and mister duster. The blowers also have the serial number printed on the outlet of the fan case. The following codes and serial numbers are included in the recall: Alphanumeric Code Serial Number BL5100 30821911 - 60922200 80924201 - 80924650 51021391 - 81021310 BL8101 10921151 - 10922150 BL8200 50920961 - 80924200 70925031 - 90921910 MD155DX 90922861 - 90924610 O0920231 - O0920530 O0920531 - O0921130 MD159D 60822621 - 80821300

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to the nearest dealer for a free replacement fuel tank.

Contact

For additional information, contact Maruyama toll-free at (866) 783-7400 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.maruyama-us.com

Product

Gasoline-Powered Backpack Blowers and Mister Dusters

Imported by

Maruyama U.S. Inc., of Denton, Texas

Retailers

Authorized service dealers nationwide from April 2008 through December 2010 for between $320 and $820.

Made in

Japan

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