CPSC official recall · 01178

CPSC, Five Firms Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers

召回日期:2001-06-26官方最后发布:2026-03-10适用地区:美国
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危险说明 Hazard

  • The fuel tanks on these blowers can leak, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.

受影响产品

Backpack blowers
Units:About 50,500

官方描述 Description

The recalled blowers all have their brand name, model number and serial number written on the units. Consumers should check with the manufacturer to determine if their blower is part of the recall. Consumers should have their serial number available when they contact the firm. Manufacturer Model Number Dates Sold Toll-Free Number/Web Site Husqvarna Forest & Garden Co. 155BT and 155BF Sold from June 1998 through June 2001 (800) 438-7297 www.husqvarna.com John Deere Consumer Products Inc. UT 26113, UT08093 and UT08104 Sold from January 1998 through April 2001 (800) 537-8233 www.johndeere.com Makita U.S.A. Inc. RBL500 Sold from March 1997 through January 2001 (800) 625-4828 www.makitaope.com Carswell Import & Marketing Associates Inc. FL500 Sold from December 1996 through June 2001 (800) 929-1948 www.carswelldist.com Tilton Equipment Co. TB50 Sold from August 2000 through May 2001 (800) 447-1152 www.tiltonequipment.com

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

  • Carswell has received 159 reports of leaking fuel tanks on these blowers. Makita U.S.A has received 55 reports of leaks. John Deere has received five reports of leaks. No injuries have been reported. The other firms have not had reports of leaks.

官方补救措施 Remedy

  • Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately, and contact the manufacturer to have their blower repaired free of charge.

消费者联系信息

Husqvarna Forest & Garden Co.: (800) 438-7297 John Deere Consumer Products Inc.: (800) 537-8233 Makita U.S.A. Inc.: (800) 625-4828 Carswell Import & Marketing Associates Inc.: (800) 929-1948 Tilton Equipment Co.: (800) 447-1152

相关企业

制造商:Husqvarna Forest & Garden Co., of Charlotte, N.C.;John Deere Consumer Products Inc., of Moline, Ill.;Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif.;Carswell Import & Marketing Associates Inc., of Winston-Salem, N.C.;Tilton Equipment Co., of Rye, N.H.

零售商:Home centers, hardware stores and manufacturer dealers nationwide sold these blowers for between $400 and $750.