CPSCGeneral Alert
ECHO Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
Published: February 23, 2012Recall ID: 12118Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The fuel line between the fuel tank and carburetor could have been damaged during assembly leading to fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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
Affected Products
Gas Powered Backpack Blower
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/ECHO-Recalls-Backpack-Blowers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | ECHO Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12118.12118a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | ECHO Backpack blower |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12118.12118b.jpg |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12118.12118c.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The fuel line between the fuel tank and carburetor could have been damaged during assembly leading to fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Gas Powered Backpack Blower |
| Products › Type | Leaf Blowers |
| Products › Category I D | 68451 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 16,000 |
| Recall I D | 990 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the backpack blowers and return them to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Home Depot and authorized ECHO dealers from August 2011 through January 2012 for about $270. |
| Recall Date | 2012-02-23T00:00:00 |
| 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 |
| Recall Number | 12118 |
| Manufacturers › Name | ECHO Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-13T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |