CPSC recall 24-329, announced August 1, 2024, covers ECHO gas-powered backpack blowers (about 3,900 units). The fuel supply line can leak gas, posing a fire hazard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blowers, and contact an authorized ECHO dealer (www.echo-usa.com/store-locator) to schedule an appointment to bring the ECHO gas-powered backpack blower in for free installation of a new replacement fuel line. Recall contact: call 800-432-3246, or go to www.echo-usa.com/customer-support.
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.
Model and serial numbers are located on a label near the right side of the black blower fan housing.
Which products are included?
This recall involves two ECHO 59.7cc gas-powered backpack blowers with the model numbers PB-5810H and PB-5810T. These blowers are designed for residential and commercial use. The blowers are orange and black in color, and "ECHO" is printed on the starter recoil housing. Model and serial numbers are located on a label near the right side of the black blower fan housing. This recall includes the following serial numbers: Model Number Serial Number Range PB-5810H P61312001001 to P61312002590 PB-5810T P61212001001 to P61212004155
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The fuel supply line can leak gas, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blowers, and contact an authorized ECHO dealer (www.echo-usa.com/store-locator) to schedule an appointment to bring the ECHO gas-powered backpack blower in for free installation of a new replacement fuel line. ECHO is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- ECHO gas-powered backpack
- Manufacturer
- ECHO Inc., of Lake Zurich, Illinois
- Product type
- Leaf blowers
- Recall number
- 24-329
- Units
- About 3,900
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Golden Eagle Distributing Company, of Rocklin, California, and independent dealers nationwide from May 2024 through June 2024 for about $430.
Recall contact information
ECHO at 800-432-3246 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at www.echo-usa.com/customer-support, or visit www.echo-usa.com/recall or go to www.echo-usa.com and click on "Product Recall" at the bottom of the site.
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