CPSC2012-02-23
ECHO Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
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Hazard
The fuel line between the fuel tank and carburetor could have been damaged during assembly leading to fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the backpack blowers and return them to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for a free repair.
Sold at
Home Depot and authorized ECHO dealers from August 2011 through January 2012 for about $270.
Affected count
About 16,000
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Gas Powered Backpack Blower
Consumer contact
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/ECHO-Recalls-Backpack-Blowers-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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