Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers

Description: Shindaiwa Inc. Announces Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 24, 2007 Release #07-289 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 521-7733 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 An additional recall has been issued for this product due to a laceration and impact hazard. Shindaiwa Inc. Announces Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - 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. Name of Product: Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers Units: About 22,000 Importer: Shindaiwa Inc., Tualatin, Oregon Hazard: The muffler’s outer shell can melt allowing exhaust gas to exit from the bottom or back side of the muffler. The exhaust gas may cause damage to the fuel tank creating a possible fire hazard for the user. Incidents/Injuries: Shindaiwa is aware of one incident where a small muffler fire was involved with no property damage and no injuries. Description: This recall involves Shindaiwa Models EB8510 and EB8510RT. All models up to serial #7025018 are included. After serial number 7025018, the leaf blower has been upgraded with stainless steel muffler shells. The backpack blowers weight approximately 24 pounds and include Serial Numbers through February 2007 production (S/N 702XXXX) which are located on the side label. These machines are blue with a red label that reads, Shindaiwa. Sold by: Shindaiwa dealers nationwide from September 2005 through May 2007 for about $600. Manufactured by: Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd., Hiroshima, Japan Remedy: Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact Shindaiwa for the closest dealer location to schedule a free muffler replacement. Consumers who have registered their equipment should have already received correspondence from Shindaiwa about this recall. Consumer Contact: For more information contact Shindaiwa at (800) 521-7733 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.shindaiwa.com [Learn More]