Shindaiwa Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
The backpack blower's muffler support bracket can break, creating an opening in the muffler body. Hot exhaust gases could then escape from the muffler and melt the fuel tank or ignite grease or debris around the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 87,000
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $545
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The Shindaiwa gasoline-powered backpack blowers are red and black with a white fuel tank. Model numbers EB630 or EB630RT are printed on the body of the blowers, along with Shindaiwa.
The file
- Sold at
- Shindaiwa dealers nationwide from July 1999 through February 2006 for about $545.
- Product type
- Blowers
- Made in
- Japan
- Recalled by
- Shindaiwa, of Tualatin, Ore.
Incident log
Shindaiwa received one report of fire. No injuries reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact Shindaiwa for the closest dealer location to schedule a free inspection and a free repair, if necessary. Consumers who have registered their equipment will receive direct correspondence from Shindaiwa about this recall.
For additional information, contact Shindaiwa at (800) 521-7733 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.shindaiwa.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated APR 25 2006; last revised JUN 05 2024.
