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CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard

U.S. CPSCFireApr 25, 2006
Recalled Backpack Blower
Recalled Backpack Blower
Recalled Backpack Blower
Recalled Backpack Blower

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Remedy

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.

Incidents & injuries

Shindaiwa received one report of fire. No injuries reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

Shindaiwa dealers nationwide from July 1999 through February 2006 for about $545.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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