CPSC, RedMax Backpack Blowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-04-25 · 06147
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
06147
Date
2006-04-25
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
RedMax Gas-Powered Backpack Blowers
Companies
Retailer(s)
RedMax dealers nationwide from December 1996 through December 2005 for about $530.
Importer(s)
Komatsu Zenoah America, doing business as RedMax, of Norcross, Ga.
Country of manufacture
Japan; United States
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."