[Recalled] Gas Powered Backpack Blower — This recall involves two models of the ECHO 2-cycle gas powered backpack blowers | CPSC 2012-02-23
This is an official product-safety recall record. Below are the verified details from the issuing authority, in plain language.
Recall details
| Product | Gas Powered Backpack Blower |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | ECHO Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill. |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 12118 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 23 February 2012 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: 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 Hazards: The fuel line between the fuel tank and carburetor could have been damaged during assembly leading to fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard.
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What to do if you own this product
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