Shindaiwa Inc. Announces Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled August 24, 2007 · CPSC recall 07289 · Shindaiwa

Hazard

The muffler's outer shell can melt allowing exhaust gas to exit from the bottom or back side of the muffler. The exhaust gas may cause damage to the fuel tank creating a possible fire hazard for the user.

Remedy

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

Units

About 22,000

Incidents / injuries

Shindaiwa is aware of one incident where a small muffler fire was involved with no property damage and no injuries.

Description

This recall involves Shindaiwa Models EB8510 and EB8510RT. All models up to serial #7025018 are included. After serial number 7025018, the leaf blower has been upgraded with stainless steel muffler shells. The backpack blowers weight approximately 24 pounds and include Serial Numbers through February 2007 production (S/N 702XXXX) which are located on the side label. These machines are blue, with a red label that reads "Shindaiwa".

What to do

Contact

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

Product

Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers

Manufacturer(s)

Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd., Hiroshima, Japan

Imported by

Shindaiwa Inc., Tualatin, Oregon

Retailers

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

Made in

Japan

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