CPSCRecalled Aug 24, 2007 · #07289
Shindaiwa Inc. Announces Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
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.
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This recall involves Shindaiwa Models EB8510 and EB8510RT. All models up to serial #7025018 are included. After serial number 7025018, the leaf blower has been upgraded with stainless steel muffler shells. The backpack blowers weight approximately 24 pounds and include Serial Numbers through February 2007 production (S/N 702XXXX) which are located on the side label. These machines are blue, with a red label that reads "Shindaiwa".
Product details
- Product
- Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers
- Type
- Blowers
- Manufacturer
- Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd., Hiroshima, Japan
- Model numbers
- EB8510, EB8510RT, 7025018, 2007, 702XXXX
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Shindaiwa dealers nationwide from September 2005 through May 2007 for about $600.
- Made in
- Japan
What you should do
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.