Gas Powered Backpack Blower

CPSC Recall #12118 — February 22, 2012

Recall #12118 Date: February 22, 2012 Remedy: Repair

Product

Gas Powered Backpack Blower

Description

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Hazard

The fuel line between the fuel tank and carburetor could have been damaged during assembly leading to fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents / Injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the backpack blowers and return them to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for a free repair.

Units Affected

About 16,000

Sold At

Home Depot and authorized ECHO dealers from August 2011 through January 2012 for about $270.

Manufacturer

ECHO Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill.

Manufactured In

United States