CPSC2024-08-01
ECHO Recalls Gas-Powered Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
ECHO Inc., of Lake Zurich, Illinois
Hazard
The fuel supply line can leak gas, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blowers, and contact an authorized ECHO dealer (www.echo-usa.com/store-locator) to schedule an appointment to bring the ECHO gas-powered backpack blower in for free installation of a new replacement fuel line. ECHO is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
Golden Eagle Distributing Company, of Rocklin, California, and independent dealers nationwide from May 2024 through June 2024 for about $430.
Affected count
About 3,900
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
ECHO gas-powered backpack blowers
Consumer contact
ECHO at 800-432-3246 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at www.echo-usa.com/customer-support, or visit www.echo-usa.com/recall or go to www.echo-usa.com and click on "Product Recall" at the bottom of the site.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/ECHO-Recalls-Gas-Powered-Backpack-Blowers-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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