CPSCAugust 24, 2007consumer

Shindaiwa Inc. Announces Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The 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.

What to do

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.

Brands named

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