ECHO Recalls Gas-Powered Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2024-08-01). Hazards: fire. Models: PB-5810H, PB-5810T. About 3,900 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 24329 |
| Published | 2024-08-01 |
| Last updated | 2024-08-01 |
| Products | ECHO gas-powered backpack blowers |
| Firm named in the title | ECHO |
| Firms | ECHO Inc., of Lake Zurich, Illinois (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 3,900 |
| Model numbers | PB-5810H, PB-5810T |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Golden Eagle Distributing Company, of Rocklin, California, and independent dealers nationwide from May 2024 through June 2024 for about $430. |
Description
This recall involves two ECHO 59.7cc gas-powered backpack blowers with the model numbers PB-5810H and PB-5810T. These blowers are designed for residential and commercial use. The blowers are orange and black in color, and "ECHO" is printed on the starter recoil housing. Model and serial numbers are located on a label near the right side of the black blower fan housing. This recall includes the following serial numbers: Model Number Serial Number Range PB-5810H P61312001001 to P61312002590 PB-5810T P61212001001 to P61212004155
Hazard
The fuel supply line can leak gas, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blowers, and contact an authorized ECHO dealer (www.echo-usa.com/store-locator) to schedule an appointment to bring the ECHO gas-powered backpack blower in for free installation of a new replacement fuel line. ECHO is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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