Backpack Blowers Recalled by Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-04-24). Hazards: fire, burn. About 3,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01128a |
| Published | 2001-04-24 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-25 |
| Product category | Blowers |
| Products | ASTRON and TMC backpack blowers |
| Firm named in the title | Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA |
| Firms | Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif. (manufacturer); Star Garden Supply Inc., of Pico Rivera, Calif. (distributor); TMC Power Equipment Inc., of Monterey Park, Calif. (distributor) |
| Units (US) | 3,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | ASTRON and TMC dealers nationwide sold the backpack blowers to lawn and garden companies, from October 2000 through February 2001, for about $500. |
Description
The recalled backpack blowers were manufactured under two different model names; though, each uses a TEX54D Kawasaki engine: -The ASTRON KB-541, which was distributed by Star Garden Supply, model has a red fan case, with a white fuel tank and black frame. The words, "Astron Backpack Blower" and the model number are on a label on the gas tank and on a cap right above the tank. -The TMC KTBL-5600XA, which was distributed by TMC Power Equipment, has a white fan case and fuel tank, with a black frame. The model name, "TMC," and the model number are on a label on the fuel tank, and the name "Kawasaki" is on a cap right above the tank. The blower serial numbers can be found on the blower base of the ASTRON products, and on the fan case of TMC products. The engine serial numbers can be found at the bottom of the recoil starter: Product Model Blower Serial No. Ranges Engine Serial No. Ranges ASTRON KB-541 0950001 through 0950700 0X50001 through 0X50700 0Y50001 through 0Y50700 TEX54D-AE80 159675 through 160384 TEX54D-AE80 160901 through 161600 TEX54D-AE80 162056 through 162755 TMC KTBL-5600XA 56010001 through 56011050 TEX54D-AF70 161701 through 16205 TEX54D-BF70 172943 through 173642
Hazard
The engine exhaust can emit flames, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately, and call their local ASTRON or TMC dealer for a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
Kawasaki has received two reports of flames coming out of the engine exhaust. No injuries have been reported.
Machine access
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