CPSC, Five Firms Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-06-26). Hazards: fire, burn. About 50,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01178 |
| Published | 2001-06-26 |
| Last updated | 2026-03-10 |
| Product category | Blowers |
| Products | Backpack blowers |
| Firm named in the title | Five Firms |
| Firms | Husqvarna Forest & Garden Co., of Charlotte, N.C. (manufacturer); John Deere Consumer Products Inc., of Moline, Ill. (manufacturer); Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif. (manufacturer); Carswell Import & Marketing Associates Inc., of Winston-Salem, N.C. (manufacturer); Tilton Equipment Co., of Rye, N.H. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 50,500 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Home centers, hardware stores and manufacturer dealers nationwide sold these blowers for between $400 and $750. |
Description
The recalled blowers all have their brand name, model number and serial number written on the units. Consumers should check with the manufacturer to determine if their blower is part of the recall. Consumers should have their serial number available when they contact the firm. Manufacturer Model Number Dates Sold Toll-Free Number/Web Site Husqvarna Forest & Garden Co. 155BT and 155BF Sold from June 1998 through June 2001 (800) 438-7297 www.husqvarna.com John Deere Consumer Products Inc. UT 26113, UT08093 and UT08104 Sold from January 1998 through April 2001 (800) 537-8233 www.johndeere.com Makita U.S.A. Inc. RBL500 Sold from March 1997 through January 2001 (800) 625-4828 www.makitaope.com Carswell Import & Marketing Associates Inc. FL500 Sold from December 1996 through June 2001 (800) 929-1948 www.carswelldist.com Tilton Equipment Co. TB50 Sold from August 2000 through May 2001 (800) 447-1152 www.tiltonequipment.com
Hazard
The fuel tanks on these blowers can leak, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately, and contact the manufacturer to have their blower repaired free of charge.
Incidents and injuries
Carswell has received 159 reports of leaking fuel tanks on these blowers. Makita U.S.A has received 55 reports of leaks. John Deere has received five reports of leaks. No injuries have been reported. The other firms have not had reports of leaks.
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