Shindaiwa Corp. Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards
USShindaiwa Corp. Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards
Recalling Firm: Shindaiwa Kogyo Co. Ltd, of Hiroshima, Japan
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The blower's impeller (fan) can separate from the base and break apart, causing plastic pieces to be blown out of the machine, and pose a laceration and impact hazard to consumers. The flying pieces also can cause property damage and injury to bystanders.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Shindaiwa Models EB8510 and EB8510RT. All models up to serial # 7014728 are included. The backpack blowers weigh approximately 24 pounds and include Serial Numbers through February 2007 production (S/N 702XXXX) which are located on the side label. These machines are black and blue with a red and black label that reads, "EB8510, Shindaiwa."
Affected Products
Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Shindaiwa-Corp-Recalls-Backpack-Blowers-Due-to-Laceration-and-Impact-Hazards |
| Title | Shindaiwa Corp. Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/30e567688fab429c9b2b0ec3270fc9eb.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Backpack Blower |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/dad4d0d44e1b46a89fca0e40bba9a314.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Backpack Blower |
| Hazards › Name | The blower's impeller (fan) can separate from the base and break apart, causing plastic pieces to be blown out of the machine, and pose a laceration and impact hazard to consumers. The flying pieces also can cause property damage and injury to bystanders. |
| Injuries › Name | Shindaiwa is aware of 13 incidents involving broken impellers. One incident involved a minor head injury and minor property damage to a nearby automobile. |
| Products › Name | Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers |
| Products › Type | Blowers |
| Products › Category I D | 1854 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 23,000 (This recall was first announced in Aug. 2007) |
| Recall I D | 4292 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact Shindaiwa for the closest dealer location to schedule a free inspection and impeller replacement. Consumers who have registered their equipment should have already received correspondence from Shindaiwa about this recall. |
| Importers › Name | Shindaiwa Corp., of Tualatin, Ore. |
| Retailers › Name | Shindaiwa dealers nationwide from September 2005 through January 2007 for about $600. |
| Recall Date | 2008-05-15T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Shindaiwa Models EB8510 and EB8510RT. All models up to serial # 7014728 are included. The backpack blowers weigh approximately 24 pounds and include Serial Numbers through February 2007 production (S/N 702XXXX) which are located on the side label. These machines are black and blue with a red and black label that reads, "EB8510, Shindaiwa." |
| Recall Number | 08271 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Shindaiwa Kogyo Co. Ltd, of Hiroshima, Japan |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Shindaiwa at (800) 521-7733 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.shindaiwa.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Japan |
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