Recall #07-289 · Published August 24, 2007
Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers
CPSC published a recall notice for Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers from Shindaiwa Backpack on August 24, 2007. CPSC identifies this 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. The official remedy states: 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.
Why it was recalled
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.
Official remedy
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.
- Brand
- Shindaiwa Backpack
- Recall published
- August 24, 2007
- Units
- About 22,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Shindaiwa dealers nationwide from September 2005 through May 2007 for about $600.