ECHO Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled February 23, 2012 · CPSC recall 12118 · ECHO

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

Repair

Units

About 16,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported

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

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the backpack blowers and return them to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for a free repair.

Contact

For additional information, contact ECHO toll-free at (800) 432-3246 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.echo-usa.com

Product

Gas Powered Backpack Blower

Manufacturer(s)

ECHO Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill.

Retailers

Home Depot and authorized ECHO dealers from August 2011 through January 2012 for about $270.

Made in

United States

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