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ECHO Recalls Gas-Powered Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
No injuries reported. This is a preventive recall action.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #24329
ECHO Recalls Gas-Powered Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
ECHO Inc., of Lake Zurich, Illinois · ECHO gas-powered backpack blowers
Product Description
This recall involves two ECHO 59.7cc gas-powered backpack blowers with the model numbers PB-5810H and PB-5810T. These blowers are designed for residential and commercial use. The blowers are orange and black in color, and "ECHO" is printed on the starter recoil housing. Model and serial numbers are located on a label near the right side of the black blower fan housing. This recall includes the following serial numbers: Model Number Serial Number Range PB-5810H P61312001001 to P61312002590 PB-5810T P61212001001 to P61212004155
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.
Repair
411 Press Analysis
ECHO Inc., of Lake Zurich, Illinois has voluntarily recalled about 3,900 of ECHO gas-powered backpack blowers as a preventive safety measure. The recall was announced by the CPSC on August 1, 2024. The fuel supply line can leak gas, posing a fire hazard. While no injuries have been reported, the identified hazard warrants consumer attention. Affected consumers should schedule a free repair. The CPSC recommends discontinuing use of the product until the remedy has been completed.
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