CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
Published: April 25, 2006Recall ID: 06146Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Shindaiwa-Inc-Announces-Recall-of-Backpack-Blowers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/06146a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Backpack Blower |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/06146b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Backpack Blower |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Shindaiwa received one report of fire. No injuries reported. |
| Products › Name | Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers |
| Products › Type | Blowers |
| Products › Category I D | 1854 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 87,000 |
| Recall I D | 3257 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Shindaiwa, of Tualatin, Ore. |
| Retailers › Name | Shindaiwa dealers nationwide from July 1999 through February 2006 for about $545. |
| Recall Date | 2006-04-25T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 06146 |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-06-05T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Japan |