CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 07289
Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers
Published May 23, 2014 · Recall initiated: August 24, 2007
What's the 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.
What to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd., Hiroshima, Japan
- Manufacturer
- Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd., Hiroshima, Japan
- Distributor
- Shindaiwa dealers nationwide from September 2005 through May 2007 for about $600.
- Country
- US