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Fire / OverheatingFebruary 23, 2012CPSC #12118

ECHO Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard

Brand
Product
Lawn & Garden
Units affected
16,000
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

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

Hazard

The fuel line between the fuel tank and carburetor could have been damaged during assembly leading to fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries

None reported

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Home Depot and authorized ECHO dealers from August 2011 through January 2012 for about $270.

Photos

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