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CPSC, RedMax Backpack Blowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Hot exhaust gases can then escape from the muffler and could melt the fuel tank or ignite grease, oil or debris around the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 170,000
- Reports
- 5
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $530
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The RedMax gasoline-powered backpack blowers are red and black with a white fuel tank. Model numbers EB6200, EB7000, EB7001, and EB7001RH can be found on the body of the blowers along with "RedMax," "Zenoah," and "Komatsu."
The file
- Sold at
- RedMax dealers nationwide from December 1996 through December 2005 for about $530.
- Product type
- Blowers
- Made in
- Japan, United States
- Recalled by
- Komatsu Zenoah America, doing business as RedMax, of Norcross, Ga.
Incident log
RedMax has received five reports of units that have caught fire when hot exhaust gases from damaged mufflers ignited grease, oil or debris around the area of the fuel tank. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact Husqvarna for a dealer location nearest to them to schedule a free inspection and a free repair, if necessary.
For additional information, consumers can contact Husqvarna at (877) 257-6921.
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.