Safety regulator, RedMax Backpack Blowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 06147 · Apr 25, 2006 · Komatsu Zenoah America, doing business as RedMax
170,000
units affected
170,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06147
- Date
- Apr 25, 2006
- Company
- Komatsu Zenoah America, doing business as RedMax
- Units affected
- 170,000
- Product
- RedMax Gas-Powered Backpack Blowers
- Product type
- Blowers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The RedMax gasoline-powered backpack blowers are red and black with a white fuel tank. Model numbers EB6200, EB7000, EB7001, and EB7001RH can be found on the body of the blowers along with "RedMax," "Zenoah," and "Komatsu."
What can happen
Hot exhaust gases can then escape from the muffler and could melt the fuel tank or ignite grease, oil or debris around the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact Husqvarna for a dealer location nearest to them to schedule a free inspection and a free repair, if necessary.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- RedMax has received five reports of units that have caught fire when hot exhaust gases from damaged mufflers ignited grease, oil or debris around the area of the fuel tank. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- RedMax dealers nationwide from December 1996 through December 2005 for about $530.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled redmax gas-powered backpack blowers?
Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact Husqvarna for a dealer location nearest to them to schedule a free inspection and a free repair, if necessary.
What is the hazard?
Hot exhaust gases can then escape from the muffler and could melt the fuel tank or ignite grease, oil or debris around the fuel tank, 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.