CPSC recall 06-147, announced April 25, 2006, covers RedMax Gas-Powered Backpack Blowers (about 170,000 units). Hot exhaust gases can then escape from the muffler and could melt the fuel tank or ignite grease, oil or debris around the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact Husqvarna for a dealer location nearest to them to schedule a free inspection and a free repair, if necessary. Recall contact: call (877) 257-6921.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: EB6200, EB7000, EB7001, EB7001RH.
Which products are included?
The RedMax gasoline-powered backpack blowers are red and black with a white fuel tank. Model numbers EB6200, EB7000, EB7001, and EB7001RH can be found on the body of the blowers along with "RedMax," "Zenoah," and "Komatsu."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Hot exhaust gases can then escape from the muffler and could melt the fuel tank or ignite grease, oil or debris around the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
RedMax has received five reports of units that have caught fire when hot exhaust gases from damaged mufflers ignited grease, oil or debris around the area of the fuel tank. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact Husqvarna for a dealer location nearest to them to schedule a free inspection and a free repair, if necessary.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- RedMax Gas-Powered Backpack
- Product type
- Leaf blowers
- Recall number
- 06-147
- Units
- About 170,000
- Manufactured in
- Japan, United States
- Sold at / sales period
- RedMax dealers nationwide from December 1996 through December 2005 for about $530.
- Importer
- Komatsu Zenoah America, doing business as RedMax, of Norcross, Ga.
RedMax Gas-Powered Backpack Blowers
CPSC product type: Blowers
Recall contact information
For additional information, consumers can contact Husqvarna at (877) 257-6921.
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