Echo-brand gas-powered grass trimmers, brush cutters, hedge clippers, power blowers, and power ed...
CPSC Recall #04-171 — June 28, 2004
Product
Echo-brand gas-powered grass trimmers, brush cutters, hedge clippers, power blowers, and power edgers
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Echo Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill. is voluntarily recalling about 540,000 Echo-brand grass trimmers, brush cutters, hedge clippers, power blowers and power edgers. The fuel lines on these tools can develop an "alligator surface" appearance which could develop into a condition that will allow leakage of gasoline and fuel vapor, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Name of product: Echo-brand gas-powered grass trimmers, brush cutters, hedge clippers, power blowers, and power edgersUnits: About 540,000Manufacturer/Importer: Echo Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill.Hazard: The fuel lines on these tools can develop an "alligator surface" appearance which could develop into a condition that will allow leakage of gasoline and fuel vapor, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Echo has received three reports of fuel leakage with no reported injuries or property damage.Description: The specific gas-powered tools involved are identified by the model and serial numbers on the following chart. The model number and serial number is written on the name plate on each product.ModelDescriptionStart S/NEnd S/NHC-150Hedge Clipper0503675105076594HC-150iHedge Clipper0500384305005681HC-151Hedge Clipper0600508306007241HCR-150Hedge Clipper0500136205002577HCR-151Hedge Clipper0600122706001271SHC-210Hedge Clipper0500640905009843SHC-211Hedge Clipper0600100106001029PB-200Power Blower0511341405210165PB-200Power Blower0601581406028130PE-200Power Edger0502228905044753PE-310Power Edger0300185103003116PE-311Power Edger0200108502001266PPF-210Power Pruner0500911205014016PPF-211Power Pruner0600127806001423ES-210Shred/n/Vac0503746205061058ES-211Shred/n/Vac0600199906003588GT-200iTrimmer0502062705030474GT-200RTrimmer0504738005147265GT-201iTrimmer0600164506001841GT-201RTrimmer0600811106013438SRM-210Trimmer0512042005278091SRM-210iTrimmer0501185605022111SRM-210SBTrimmer0500849305016331SRM-211Trimmer0600959906016954SRM-310Trimmer0300508103008383SRM-310STrimmer0300196803003296SRM-311Trimmer0200320002003724SRM-311STrimmer0200134702001431SRM-340Trimmer0300156103002148SRM-210UBrushcutter0500296105004671SRM-211UBrushcutter0600100106001028SRM-310UBrushcutter0300178203002571SRM-311UBrushcutter0200140502001601WP-1000Water Pump508419510025Sold at: Home Depot, home centers, hardware stores, and power equipment dealers nationwide from February 2003 to May 2004 for between $149 and $300.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled tools immediately and contact an Echo dealer for a free repair.Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers should call Echo toll-free at (800) 673-1558 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit Echo's website at www.echo-usa.com.
Hazard
The fuel lines on these tools can develop an "alligator surface" appearance which could develop into a condition that will allow leakage of gasoline and fuel vapor, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
Echo has received three reports of fuel leakage with no reported injuries or property damage.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled tools immediately and contact an Echo dealer for a free repair.
Units Affected
About 540,000
Sold At
Home Depot, home centers, hardware stores, and power equipment dealers nationwide from February 2003 to May 2004 for between $149 and $300.
Manufacturer
Echo Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill.
Importer
Echo Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill.
Manufactured In
United States