Shindaiwa Inc. Announces Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 07289 · Aug 24, 2007 · Shindaiwa Inc.
22,000
units affected
22,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07289
- Date
- Aug 24, 2007
- Company
- Shindaiwa Inc.
- Units affected
- 22,000
- Product
- Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers
- Product type
- Blowers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Shindaiwa Models EB8510 and EB8510RT. All models up to serial #7025018 are included. After serial number 7025018, the leaf blower has been upgraded with stainless steel muffler shells. The backpack blowers weight approximately 24 pounds and include Serial Numbers through February 2007 production (S/N 702XXXX) which are located on the side label. These machines are blue, with a red label that reads "Shindaiwa".
What can happen
The muffler's outer shell can melt allowing exhaust gas to exit from the bottom or back side of the muffler. The exhaust gas may cause damage to the fuel tank creating a possible fire hazard for the user.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact Shindaiwa for the closest dealer location to schedule a free muffler 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 one incident where a small muffler fire was involved with no property damage and no injuries.
- Sold at
- Shindaiwa dealers nationwide from September 2005 through May 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 muffler replacement. Consumers who have registered their equipment should have already received correspondence from Shindaiwa about this recall.
What is the hazard?
The muffler's outer shell can melt allowing exhaust gas to exit from the bottom or back side of the muffler. The exhaust gas may cause damage to the fuel tank creating a possible fire hazard for the user.
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.