Backpack blowers
The fuel tanks on these blowers can leak, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.
- Fire
- Burn
- About 50,500 units
- 159 reports
Brand
Backpack recalls
2 official CPSC notices naming Backpack, 2001, across clothing & accessories.
Backpack recalls at a glance
- recall notices
- 2
- units recalled, at least
- 51,390
- incident reports
- 163
Totals add up the figures the notices state, counting a reannounced recall once. A notice that gives no number adds nothing.
- Product types
- Leaf blowers (2)
- Hazards identified
- Burn, Fire
- Categories
- Clothing & Accessories
- Latest notice
- June 26, 2001
- Earliest notice
- March 20, 2001
Backpack recall model numbers
Every model number named in a Backpack recall, grouped by notice. Type the number from your product label.
3 model numbers
Backpack blowers · 01-178 · 2001
Backpack Blowers · 01109a · 2001
Backpack leaf blower recalls
2 notices where the recalled products are leaf blowers.
Backpack Blowers
The fuel hose on the carburetor can be dislodged, and leak fuel, presenting fire and burn hazards.
- Fire
- Burn
- About 890 units
- 4 reports
Models
Backpack recall phone numbers
The recall contact each official notice gives, newest first. Contacts can change after a notice is published; the notice itself is the final word.
Backpack recall questions
How many Backpack recalls are there?
As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published 2 recall notices naming Backpack consumer products in 2001, covering at least 51,390 units.
Has Backpack had a recall in 2026?
No. As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published no recall notice naming Backpack consumer products in 2026. The most recent was announced June 26, 2001 (CPSC 01-178).
What products has Backpack recalled?
Leaf blowers (2).
What is the largest Backpack recall?
“CPSC, Five Firms Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers” (CPSC 01-178), announced June 26, 2001: about 50,500 units.
How do I check if my Backpack product is recalled?
Find the model number on the product's rating label, then type it into the model-number lookup on this page. A match means the number appears in an official CPSC notice; open that notice to confirm any date codes or serial ranges it lists. No match is not proof that a product is safe.
How do I contact Backpack about a recall?
Each notice names its own recall contact; the contacts for every Backpack notice are listed on this page. For the most recent one, Backpack blowers (CPSC 01-178), call (800) 438-7297 and (800) 537-8233.