Recall #12-118 · Published February 23, 2012
Gas Powered Backpack Blower
CPSC published a recall notice for Gas Powered Backpack Blower from Gas Powered Backpack on February 23, 2012. CPSC identifies this hazard: The fuel line between the fuel tank and carburetor could have been damaged during assembly leading to fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the backpack blowers and return them to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for a free repair.
Why it was recalled
The fuel line between the fuel tank and carburetor could have been damaged during assembly leading to fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the backpack blowers and return them to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for a free repair.
- Brand
- Gas Powered Backpack
- Recall published
- February 23, 2012
- Units
- About 16,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Home Depot and authorized ECHO dealers from August 2011 through January 2012 for about $270.