The fuel line between the fuel tank and carburetor could have been damaged during assembly leading to fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
12118
Date
2012-02-23
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Gas Powered Backpack Blower
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
ECHO Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill.
Retailer(s)
Home Depot and authorized ECHO dealers from August 2011 through January 2012 for about $270.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves two models of the ECHO 2-cycle gas powered backpack blowers. The 25.4 cc blowers are orange and black in color and "ECHO" is printed on the pull starter housing and blower tube. Model numbers are on a label near the pull starter handle. Serial numbers are on a label near the gas filler cap. Models and corresponding serial numbers included in this recall: Model Serial Numbers PB-265L P093121 35519 through P093121 50152 PB-265L P078110 20732 through P078110 22309