ECHO Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-02-23). Hazards: fire. Models: 2-cycle. About 16,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12118 |
| Published | 2012-02-23 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-13 |
| Product category | Leaf Blowers |
| Products | Gas Powered Backpack Blower |
| Firm named in the title | ECHO |
| Firms | ECHO Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 16,000 |
| Model numbers | 2-cycle |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Home Depot and authorized ECHO dealers from August 2011 through January 2012 for about $270. |
Description
This recall involves two models of the ECHO 2-cycle gas powered backpack blowers. The 25.4 cc blowers are orange and black in color and "ECHO" is printed on the pull starter housing and blower tube. Model numbers are on a label near the pull starter handle. Serial numbers are on a label near the gas filler cap. Models and corresponding serial numbers included in this recall: Model Serial Numbers PB-265L P093121 35519 through P093121 50152 PB-265L P078110 20732 through P078110 22309
Hazard
The fuel line between the fuel tank and carburetor could have been damaged during assembly leading to fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the backpack blowers and return them to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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