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ECHO Recalls Gas-Powered Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard

Name: ECHO Recalls Gas-Powered Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
Brand: ECHO Inc., of Lake Zurich, Illinois
SKU: CPSC-24329
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: August 1, 2024Recall ID: 24329Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The fuel supply line can leak gas, posing a fire hazard.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves two ECHO 59.7cc gas-powered backpack blowers with the model numbers PB-5810H and PB-5810T. These blowers are designed for residential and commercial use. The blowers are orange and black in color, and "ECHO" is printed on the starter recoil housing. Model and serial numbers are located on a label near the right side of the black blower fan housing. This recall includes the following serial numbers: Model Number Serial Number Range PB-5810H P61312001001 to P61312002590 PB-5810T P61212001001 to P61212004155

Affected Products

ECHO gas-powered backpack blowers

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/ECHO-Recalls-Gas-Powered-Backpack-Blowers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
Title	ECHO Recalls Gas-Powered Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/ECHO-PB-5810H.png
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled ECHO Blower, Model Number PB-5810H
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/ECHO-PB-5810T.png
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled ECHO Blower, Model Number PB-5810T
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/ECHO-serial-no.png
Images › 3 › Caption	Recalled ECHO Blower serial number location
Hazards › Name	The fuel supply line can leak gas, posing a fire hazard.
Injuries › Name	None reported
Products › Name	ECHO gas-powered backpack blowers
Products › Number Of Units	About 3,900
Recall I D	10024
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blowers, and contact an authorized ECHO dealer (www.echo-usa.com/store-locator) to schedule an appointment to bring the ECHO gas-powered backpack blower in for free installation of a new replacement fuel line. ECHO is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Retailers › Name	Golden Eagle Distributing Company, of Rocklin, California, and independent dealers nationwide from May 2024 through June 2024 for about $430.
Recall Date	2024-08-01T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves two ECHO 59.7cc gas-powered backpack blowers with the model numbers PB-5810H and PB-5810T. These blowers are designed for residential and commercial use. The blowers are orange and black in color, and "ECHO" is printed on the starter recoil housing. Model and serial numbers are located on a label near the right side of the black blower fan housing. This recall includes the following serial numbers: Model Number Serial Number Range PB-5810H P61312001001 to P61312002590 PB-5810T P61212001001 to P61212004155
Recall Number	24329
Manufacturers › Name	ECHO Inc., of Lake Zurich, Illinois
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
Consumer Contact	ECHO at 800-432-3246 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at www.echo-usa.com/customer-support, or visit www.echo-usa.com/recall or go to www.echo-usa.com and click on "Product Recall" at the bottom of the site.
Last Publish Date	2024-08-01T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

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Recalling FirmECHO Inc., of Lake Zurich, Illinois

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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