CPSC2008-05-15
Shindaiwa Corp. Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards
Shindaiwa Kogyo Co. Ltd, of Hiroshima, Japan
Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Shindaiwa dealers nationwide from September 2005 through January 2007 for about $600.
Affected count
About 23,000 (This recall was first announced in Aug. 2007)
Injuries reported
Shindaiwa is aware of 13 incidents involving broken impellers. One incident involved a minor head injury and minor property damage to a nearby automobile.
Manufactured in
Japan
Products
Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers
Consumer contact
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Shindaiwa-Corp-Recalls-Backpack-Blowers-Due-to-Laceration-and-Impact-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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