CPSC, RedMax Backpack Blowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled April 25, 2006 · CPSC recall 06147

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.

Units

About 170,000

Incidents / 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.

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."

What to do

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.

Contact

For additional information, consumers can contact Husqvarna at (877) 257-6921.

Product

RedMax Gas-Powered Backpack Blowers

Imported by

Komatsu Zenoah America, doing business as RedMax, of Norcross, Ga.

Retailers

RedMax dealers nationwide from December 1996 through December 2005 for about $530.

Made in

Japan · United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →