CPSC2006-04-25
CPSC, RedMax Backpack Blowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Komatsu Zenoah America, doing business as RedMax, of Norcross, Ga.
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.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
RedMax dealers nationwide from December 1996 through December 2005 for about $530.
Affected count
About 170,000
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
Japan, United States
Products
RedMax Gas-Powered Backpack Blowers
Consumer contact
For additional information, consumers can contact Husqvarna at (877) 257-6921.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/RedMax-Backpack-Blowers-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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