Gas Powered Backpack Blower
CPSC Recall #12118 — February 22, 2012
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