ECHO Recalls Gas-Powered Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 24329 · Aug 1, 2024 · Echo
3,900
units affected
3,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24329
- Date
- Aug 1, 2024
- Company
- Echo
- Units affected
- 3,900
- Product
- ECHO gas-powered backpack blowers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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
What can happen
The fuel supply line can leak gas, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Golden Eagle Distributing Company, of Rocklin, California, and independent dealers nationwide from May 2024 through June 2024 for about $430.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled echo gas-powered backpack blowers?
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.
What is the hazard?
The fuel supply line can leak gas, 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.