CPSC2007-08-24
Shindaiwa Inc. Announces Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd., Hiroshima, Japan
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.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Shindaiwa dealers nationwide from September 2005 through May 2007 for about $600.
Affected count
About 22,000
Injuries reported
Shindaiwa is aware of one incident where a small muffler fire was involved with no property damage and no injuries.
Manufactured in
Japan
Products
Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers
Consumer contact
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Shindaiwa-Inc-Announces-Recall-of-Backpack-Blowers-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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