CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-04-25 · 06146
Hazards
The backpack blower's muffler support bracket can break, creating an opening in the muffler body. Hot exhaust gases could then escape from the muffler and melt the fuel tank or ignite grease or debris around the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
06146
Date
2006-04-25
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers
Companies
Retailer(s)
Shindaiwa dealers nationwide from July 1999 through February 2006 for about $545.
Importer(s)
Shindaiwa, of Tualatin, Ore.
Country of manufacture
Japan
Description
The Shindaiwa gasoline-powered backpack blowers are red and black with a white fuel tank. Model numbers EB630 or EB630RT are printed on the body of the blowers, along with Shindaiwa.