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Recalled gas-powered grass trimmer -
Recalled gas-powered hedge clippers -
Fuel line with "alligator surface" appearance
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.
About 540,000
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.
Recall Details
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 edgers
Units: About 540,000
Manufacturer/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.
| Model | Description | Start S/N | End S/N |
|---|---|---|---|
| HC-150 | Hedge Clipper | 05036751 | 05076594 |
| HC-150i | Hedge Clipper | 05003843 | 05005681 |
| HC-151 | Hedge Clipper | 06005083 | 06007241 |
| HCR-150 | Hedge Clipper | 05001362 | 05002577 |
| HCR-151 | Hedge Clipper | 06001227 | 06001271 |
| SHC-210 | Hedge Clipper | 05006409 | 05009843 |
| SHC-211 | Hedge Clipper | 06001001 | 06001029 |
| PB-200 | Power Blower | 05113414 | 05210165 |
| PB-200 | Power Blower | 06015814 | 06028130 |
| PE-200 | Power Edger | 05022289 | 05044753 |
| PE-310 | Power Edger | 03001851 | 03003116 |
| PE-311 | Power Edger | 02001085 | 02001266 |
| PPF-210 | Power Pruner | 05009112 | 05014016 |
| PPF-211 | Power Pruner | 06001278 | 06001423 |
| ES-210 | Shred/n/Vac | 05037462 | 05061058 |
| ES-211 | Shred/n/Vac | 06001999 | 06003588 |
| GT-200i | Trimmer | 05020627 | 05030474 |
| GT-200R | Trimmer | 05047380 | 05147265 |
| GT-201i | Trimmer | 06001645 | 06001841 |
| GT-201R | Trimmer | 06008111 | 06013438 |
| SRM-210 | Trimmer | 05120420 | 05278091 |
| SRM-210i | Trimmer | 05011856 | 05022111 |
| SRM-210SB | Trimmer | 05008493 | 05016331 |
| SRM-211 | Trimmer | 06009599 | 06016954 |
| SRM-310 | Trimmer | 03005081 | 03008383 |
| SRM-310S | Trimmer | 03001968 | 03003296 |
| SRM-311 | Trimmer | 02003200 | 02003724 |
| SRM-311S | Trimmer | 02001347 | 02001431 |
| SRM-340 | Trimmer | 03001561 | 03002148 |
| SRM-210U | Brushcutter | 05002961 | 05004671 |
| SRM-211U | Brushcutter | 06001001 | 06001028 |
| SRM-310U | Brushcutter | 03001782 | 03002571 |
| SRM-311U | Brushcutter | 02001405 | 02001601 |
| WP-1000 | Water Pump | 508419 | 510025 |
Sold 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 States
Remedy: 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.
Consumers should stop using the recalled tools immediately and contact an Echo dealer for a free repair.
Echo has received three reports of fuel leakage with no reported injuries or property damage.
Echo Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill.
Note: Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic. Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.
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