Kawasaki Motor Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-03-17). Hazards: fire. About 3,400 units in the US and 100 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11174 |
| Published | 2011-03-17 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-07 |
| Product category | Leaf Blowers |
| Products | Gasoline-Powered Backpack Blowers |
| Firm named in the title | Kawasaki Motor |
| Firms | Kawasaki Motor Corp. U.S. A., of Irvine, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Japan |
| Units (US) | 3,400 |
| Units (Canada) | 100 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Authorized service dealers nationwide from August 2008 through February 2011 for between $420 and $490. |
Description
This recall involves gasoline-powered blowers sold under the Kawasaki brand name. Model and serial numbers are printed on the product's blower housing. Backpack blowers included in this recall have a white, translucent fuel tank. The following model blowers are included in this recall: Model Serial KRB750A-A4 12907 12955 12980 12985 12996 13051 13054 13063 13103 13113 13116 13117 13119 13120 13121 13124 13130 13131 13132 13133 13134 13135 13137 13138 13140 13141 13142 13145 13147 13152 13159 13192 13193 13246 13247 13248 KRB750B-A3, KRB750B-A4, KRB750B-A5, KRB750B-B1 (Canada Only) 10380 to 11339, 11628 to 12107, 12156 to 12635, 13380 to 13529, 13536 to 13543, 13548 to 13859, 14077 to 14388, 14390, 14398 to 14400, 14411 to 14556
Hazard
The gasoline tank can split and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to the nearest dealer for a free replacement fuel tank.
Incidents and injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Machine access
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