CPSC recall 12-118, announced February 23, 2012, covers Gas Powered Backpack Blower (about 16,000 units). The fuel line between the fuel tank and carburetor could have been damaged during assembly leading to fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the backpack blowers and return them to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for a free repair. Recall contact: call (800) 432-3246, or go to www.echo-usa.com.
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.
Affected model numbers
Model numbers are on a label near the pull starter handle.
Which products are included?
This recall involves two models of the ECHO 2-cycle gas powered backpack blowers. The 25.4 cc blowers are orange and black in color and "ECHO" is printed on the pull starter housing and blower tube. Model numbers are on a label near the pull starter handle. Serial numbers are on a label near the gas filler cap. Models and corresponding serial numbers included in this recall: Model Serial Numbers PB-265L P093121 35519 through P093121 50152 PB-265L P078110 20732 through P078110 22309
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the backpack blowers and return them to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Gas Powered Backpack
- Manufacturer
- ECHO Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill.
- Product type
- Leaf blowers
- Recall number
- 12-118
- Units
- About 16,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Home Depot and authorized ECHO dealers from August 2011 through January 2012 for about $270.
Gas Powered Backpack Blower
CPSC product type: Leaf Blowers
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact ECHO toll-free at (800) 432-3246 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.echo-usa.com
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