ECHO and Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers and replacement straps
CPSC Recall #20-086 — March 5, 2020
Product
ECHO and Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers and replacement straps
Description
This recall involves ECHO and Shindaiwa brand 2-cycle gas powered commercial backpack blowers with shoulder straps. This recall also includes replacement shoulder straps. The model and serial numbers can be found on the blower’s engine block. The ECHO or Shindaiwa logo appears on the shoulder strap, and the replacement strap part number appears on the plastic bag at the time of sale. Backpack blower ModelsStart Serial NumberEnd Serial NumberPB-8010H P48715001001P48715999999PB-8010H P52315001001P52315011904PB-8010TP48615001001P48615999999PB-8010TP52415001001P52415014244EB810P52515001001P52515002697EB810RTP52015001001P52015999999EB810RTP52615001001P52615003792 Spare Parts – Replacement Straps Part NumberECHO Right shoulder strap P/N C061000780ECHO Right shoulder strapP/N C061000781ECHO Left shoulder strapP/N C061000790ECHO Left shoulder strapP/N C061000791Shindaiwa Right shoulder strapP/N C061000861Shindaiwa Left shoulder strapP/N C061000871
Hazard
The blower’s shoulder straps, plastic buckles, or the anti-static ground wire can be drawn into the blower fan and fan housing causing plastic pieces to be expelled from the machine, posing laceration and impact hazards.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received 62 reports of incidents, including one minor injury, when pieces of blower were expelled from the machine, hitting a consumer in the neck.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the backpack blowers and return them to an authorized ECHO or Shindaiwa dealer for a free repair. To locate the nearest authorized dealer, go to the ECHO Store Locator at www.echo-usa.com or the Shindaiwa Dealer Locator at www.shindaiwa-usa.com.
Units Affected
About 67,700 blowers and 6,600 replacement straps
Sold At
Independent ECHO and Shindaiwa outdoor power equipment dealers and online at www.HomeDepot.com and www.Grainger.com between August 2018 and February 2020 for about $600 for blowers and $30 for replacement straps.
Manufacturer
ECHO Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill.
Manufactured In
United States