Safety regulator, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 06146 · Apr 25, 2006 · Shindaiwa
87,000
units affected
87,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06146
- Date
- Apr 25, 2006
- Company
- Shindaiwa
- Units affected
- 87,000
- Product
- Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers
- Product type
- Blowers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The Shindaiwa gasoline-powered backpack blowers are red and black with a white fuel tank. Model numbers EB630 or EB630RT are printed on the body of the blowers, along with Shindaiwa.
What can happen
The backpack blower's muffler support bracket can break, creating an opening in the muffler body. Hot exhaust gases could then escape from the muffler and melt the fuel tank or ignite grease or debris around the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact Shindaiwa for the closest dealer location to schedule a free inspection and a free repair, if necessary. Consumers who have registered their equipment will receive direct correspondence from Shindaiwa about this recall.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Shindaiwa received one report of fire. No injuries reported.
- Sold at
- Shindaiwa dealers nationwide from July 1999 through February 2006 for about $545.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled shindaiwa backpack blowers?
Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact Shindaiwa for the closest dealer location to schedule a free inspection and a free repair, if necessary. Consumers who have registered their equipment will receive direct correspondence from Shindaiwa about this recall.
What is the hazard?
The backpack blower's muffler support bracket can break, creating an opening in the muffler body. Hot exhaust gases could then escape from the muffler and melt the fuel tank or ignite grease 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.