ECHO · Recalled
ECHO Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
The fuel line between the fuel tank and carburetor could have been damaged during assembly leading to fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 16,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $270
- Remedy
- Repair
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Affected
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
The file
- Sold at
- Home Depot and authorized ECHO dealers from August 2011 through January 2012 for about $270.
- Product type
- Leaf Blowers
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- ECHO Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill.
Incident log
None reported
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the backpack blowers and return them to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for a free repair.
For additional information, contact ECHO toll-free at (800) 432-3246 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.echo-usa.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 FEB 23 2012; last revised APR 13 2016.
