CPSC, RedMax Backpack Blowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-04-25). Hazards: fire. Models: EB6200, EB7000, EB7001, EB7001RH. About 170,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06147 |
| Published | 2006-04-25 |
| Last updated | 2024-06-05 |
| Product category | Blowers |
| Products | RedMax Gas-Powered Backpack Blowers |
| Firms | Komatsu Zenoah America, doing business as RedMax, of Norcross, Ga. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Japan, United States |
| Units (US) | 170,000 |
| Model numbers | EB6200, EB7000, EB7001, EB7001RH |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | repair, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | RedMax dealers nationwide from December 1996 through December 2005 for about $530. |
Description
The RedMax gasoline-powered backpack blowers are red and black with a white fuel tank. Model numbers EB6200, EB7000, EB7001, and EB7001RH can be found on the body of the blowers along with "RedMax," "Zenoah," and "Komatsu."
Hazard
Hot exhaust gases can then escape from the muffler and could melt the fuel tank or ignite grease, oil or debris around the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact Husqvarna for a dealer location nearest to them to schedule a free inspection and a free repair, if necessary.
Incidents and injuries
RedMax has received five reports of units that have caught fire when hot exhaust gases from damaged mufflers ignited grease, oil or debris around the area of the fuel tank. No injuries have been reported.
Machine access
This record, with every extracted field, the source record (contact text and images withheld) and provenance: GET https://api.data.aroqon.com/v1/product-recalls/cpsc-06147. Look up a model number or UPC with /v1/product-recalls/lookup?code=…. About the dataset · free and paid keys.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice (US Government work). Not affiliated with or endorsed by CPSC. Structured by Data Foundry (product-recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-28. Always confirm with the agency notice.