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ECHO Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard

  • ECHO Backpack blower
Name of Product:
Gas Powered Backpack Blower
Hazard:
The fuel line between the fuel tank and carburetor could have been damaged during assembly leading to fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
February 23, 2012
Units:
About 16,000
Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact ECHO toll-free at (800) 432-3246 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.echo-usa.com

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves two models of the ECHO 2-cycle gas powered backpack blowers. The 25.4 cc blowers are orange and black in color and "ECHO" is printed on the pull starter housing and blower tube. Model numbers are on a label near the pull starter handle. Serial numbers are on a label near the gas filler cap. Models and corresponding serial numbers included in this recall:

 

ModelSerial Numbers
PB-265L P093121 35519 through P093121 50152
PB-265L P078110 20732 through P078110 22309
Remedy:

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

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:
Home Depot and authorized ECHO dealers from August 2011 through January 2012 for about $270.
Manufacturer(s):
ECHO Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill.
Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
12-118

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