CPSC2001-06-26
CPSC, Five Firms Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers
Husqvarna Forest & Garden Co., of Charlotte, N.C.
Hazard
The fuel tanks on these blowers can leak, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately, and contact the manufacturer to have their blower repaired free of charge.
Sold at
Home centers, hardware stores and manufacturer dealers nationwide sold these blowers for between $400 and $750.
Affected count
About 50,500
Injuries reported
Carswell has received 159 reports of leaking fuel tanks on these blowers. Makita U.S.A has received 55 reports of leaks. John Deere has received five reports of leaks. No injuries have been reported. The other firms have not had reports of leaks.
Products
Backpack blowers
Consumer contact
Husqvarna Forest & Garden Co.: (800) 438-7297 John Deere Consumer Products Inc.: (800) 537-8233 Makita U.S.A. Inc.: (800) 625-4828 Carswell Import & Marketing Associates Inc.: (800) 929-1948 Tilton Equipment Co.: (800) 447-1152
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Five-Firms-Announce-Recall-of-Backpack-BlowersDon't want to check this manually?
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