Shindaiwa Corp. Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards

Recalled May 15, 2008 · CPSC recall 08271 · Shindaiwa

Hazard

The blower's impeller (fan) can separate from the base and break apart, causing plastic pieces to be blown out of the machine, and pose a laceration and impact hazard to consumers. The flying pieces also can cause property damage and injury to bystanders.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact Shindaiwa for the closest dealer location to schedule a free inspection and impeller replacement. Consumers who have registered their equipment should have already received correspondence from Shindaiwa about this recall.

Units

About 23,000 (This recall was first announced in Aug. 2007)

Incidents / injuries

Shindaiwa is aware of 13 incidents involving broken impellers. One incident involved a minor head injury and minor property damage to a nearby automobile.

Description

This recall involves Shindaiwa Models EB8510 and EB8510RT. All models up to serial # 7014728 are included. The backpack blowers weigh approximately 24 pounds and include Serial Numbers through February 2007 production (S/N 702XXXX) which are located on the side label. These machines are black and blue with a red and black label that reads, "EB8510, Shindaiwa."

What to do

Contact

For additional information, contact Shindaiwa at (800) 521-7733 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.shindaiwa.com

Product

Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers

Manufacturer(s)

Shindaiwa Kogyo Co. Ltd, of Hiroshima, Japan

Imported by

Shindaiwa Corp., of Tualatin, Ore.

Retailers

Shindaiwa dealers nationwide from September 2005 through January 2007 for about $600.

Made in

Japan

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