# CPSC, RedMax Backpack Blowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2006-04-25 · 06147 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 06147
- **Date:** 2006-04-25
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

RedMax Gas-Powered Backpack Blowers

## 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.

## 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."

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/RedMax-Backpack-Blowers-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-Hazard)
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