[Recalled] ECHO and Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers and replacement straps — This recall involves ECHO and Shindaiwa brand 2-cycle gas powered commercial ba… | CPSC 2020-03-05
Authorities recorded a safety problem with this product. The details below come directly from the government recall notice.
Recall details
| Product | ECHO and Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers and replacement straps |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | ECHO Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill. |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 20086 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 05 March 2020 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: This recall involves ECHO and Shindaiwa brand 2-cycle gas powered commercial backpack blowers with shoulder straps. This recall also includes replacement shoulder straps. The model and serial numbers can be found on the blower's engine block. The ECHO or Shindaiwa logo appears on the shoulder strap, and the replacement strap part number appears on the plastic bag at the time of sale. Backpack blower Models Start Serial Number End Serial Number PB-8010H P48715001001 P48715999999 PB-8010H P52315001001 P52315011904 PB-8010T P48615001001 P48615999999 PB-8010T P52415001001 P52415014244 EB810 P52515001001 P52515002697 EB810RT P52015001001 P52015999999 EB810RT P52615001001 P52615003792 Spare Parts - Replacement Straps Part Number ECHO Right shoulder strap P/N C061000780 ECHO Right shoulder strap P/N C061000781 ECHO Left shoulder strap P/N C061000790 ECHO Left shoulder strap P/N C061000791 Shindaiwa Right shoulder strap P/N C061000861 Shindaiwa Left shoulder strap P/N C061000871 Hazards: The blower's shoulder straps, plastic buckles, or the anti-static ground wire can be drawn into the blower fan and fan housing causing plastic pieces to be expelled from the machine, posing laceration and impact hazards.
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What to do if you own this product
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