Shindaiwa EB8510 Backpack Blowers

Description: Shindaiwa Corp. Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2008 Release #08-271 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 521-7733 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Shindaiwa Corp. Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards 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 23,000 Importer: Shindaiwa Corp., of Tualatin, Ore Manufacturer: Shindaiwa Kogyo Co. Ltd, of Hiroshima, Japan Hazard: The blower’s impeller (fan) can separate from the base and break apart, causing plastic pieces to be blown out of the machine, and pose a laceration and impact hazard to consumers. The flying pieces also can cause property damage and injury to bystanders. Note: These backpack blowers were previously recalled due to a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: Shindaiwa is aware of 13 incidents involving broken impellers. One incident involved a minor head injury and minor property damage to a nearby automobile. Description: This recall involves Shindaiwa Models EB8510 and EB8510RT. All models up to serial # 7014728 are included. The backpack blowers weigh approximately 24 pounds and include Serial Numbers through February 2007 production (S/N 702XXXX) which are located on the side label. These machines are black and blue with a red and black label that reads, “EB8510, Shindaiwa.” Sold by: Shindaiwa dealers nationwide from September 2005 through January 2007 for about $600. Manufactured in: Japan Remedy: Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact Shindaiwa for the closest dealer location to schedule a free inspection and impeller replacement. Consumers who have registered their equipment should have already received correspondence from Shindaiwa about this recall. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Shindaiwa at (800) 521-7733 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.shindaiwa.com [Learn More]