ECHO Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 12118 · Feb 23, 2012 · Echo
16,000
units affected
16,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12118
- Date
- Feb 23, 2012
- Company
- Echo
- Units affected
- 16,000
- Product
- Gas Powered Backpack Blower
- Product type
- Leaf Blowers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves two models of the ECHO 2-cycle gas powered backpack blowers. The 25.4 cc blowers are orange and black in color and "ECHO" is printed on the pull starter housing and blower tube. Model numbers are on a label near the pull starter handle. Serial numbers are on a label near the gas filler cap. Models and corresponding serial numbers included in this recall: Model Serial Numbers PB-265L P093121 35519 through P093121 50152 PB-265L P078110 20732 through P078110 22309
What can happen
The fuel line between the fuel tank and carburetor could have been damaged during assembly leading to fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the backpack blowers and return them to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Home Depot and authorized ECHO dealers from August 2011 through January 2012 for about $270.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled gas powered backpack blower?
Consumers should immediately stop using the backpack blowers and return them to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The fuel line between the fuel tank and carburetor could have been damaged during assembly leading to fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.