Shindaiwa Corp. · Recalled
Shindaiwa Corp. Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards
The blower's impeller (fan) can separate from the base and break apart, causing plastic pieces to be blown out of the machine, and pose a laceration and impact hazard to consumers. The flying pieces also can cause property damage and injury to bystanders.
- Units
- About 23,000 (This recall was first announced in Aug. 2007)
- Reports
- 13
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $600
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
This recall involves Shindaiwa Models EB8510 and EB8510RT. All models up to serial # 7014728 are included. The backpack blowers weigh approximately 24 pounds and include Serial Numbers through February 2007 production (S/N 702XXXX) which are located on the side label. These machines are black and blue with a red and black label that reads, "EB8510, Shindaiwa."
The file
- Sold at
- Shindaiwa dealers nationwide from September 2005 through January 2007 for about $600.
- Product type
- Blowers
- Made in
- Japan
- Recalled by
- Shindaiwa Corp., of Tualatin, Ore., Shindaiwa Kogyo Co. Ltd, of Hiroshima, Japan
Incident log
Shindaiwa is aware of 13 incidents involving broken impellers. One incident involved a minor head injury and minor property damage to a nearby automobile.
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 impeller replacement. Consumers who have registered their equipment should have already received correspondence from Shindaiwa about this recall.
For additional information, contact Shindaiwa at (800) 521-7733 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT 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 MAY 15 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.
