Shindaiwa Corp. Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards
Recall 08271 · May 15, 2008 · Shindaiwa Corp.
23,000
units affected
23,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08271
- Date
- May 15, 2008
- Company
- Shindaiwa Corp.
- Units affected
- 23,000
- Product
- Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers
- Product type
- Blowers
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves Shindaiwa Models EB8510 and EB8510RT. All models up to serial # 7014728 are included. The backpack blowers weigh approximately 24 pounds and include Serial Numbers through February 2007 production (S/N 702XXXX) which are located on the side label. These machines are black and blue with a red and black label that reads, "EB8510, Shindaiwa."
What can happen
The blower's impeller (fan) can separate from the base and break apart, causing plastic pieces to be blown out of the machine, and pose a laceration and impact hazard to consumers. The flying pieces also can cause property damage and injury to bystanders.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact Shindaiwa for the closest dealer location to schedule a free inspection and impeller replacement. Consumers who have registered their equipment should have already received correspondence from Shindaiwa about this recall.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Shindaiwa is aware of 13 incidents involving broken impellers. One incident involved a minor head injury and minor property damage to a nearby automobile.
- Sold at
- Shindaiwa dealers nationwide from September 2005 through January 2007 for about $600.
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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 impeller replacement. Consumers who have registered their equipment should have already received correspondence from Shindaiwa about this recall.
What is the hazard?
The blower's impeller (fan) can separate from the base and break apart, causing plastic pieces to be blown out of the machine, and pose a laceration and impact hazard to consumers. The flying pieces also can cause property damage and injury to bystanders.
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.