Shindaiwa Inc. · Recalled
Shindaiwa Inc. Announces Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
The muffler's outer shell can melt allowing exhaust gas to exit from the bottom or back side of the muffler. The exhaust gas may cause damage to the fuel tank creating a possible fire hazard for the user.
- Units
- About 22,000
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $600
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves Shindaiwa Models EB8510 and EB8510RT. All models up to serial #7025018 are included. After serial number 7025018, the leaf blower has been upgraded with stainless steel muffler shells. The backpack blowers weight approximately 24 pounds and include Serial Numbers through February 2007 production (S/N 702XXXX) which are located on the side label. These machines are blue, with a red label that reads "Shindaiwa".
The file
- Sold at
- Shindaiwa dealers nationwide from September 2005 through May 2007 for about $600.
- Product type
- Blowers
- Made in
- Japan
- Recalled by
- Shindaiwa Inc., Tualatin, Oregon, Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd., Hiroshima, Japan
Incident log
Shindaiwa is aware of one incident where a small muffler fire was involved with no property damage and no injuries.
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 muffler replacement. Consumers who have registered their equipment should have already received correspondence from Shindaiwa about this recall.
For more 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 AUG 24 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.
