CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard

危险说明 Hazard

• The backpack blower's muffler support bracket can break, creating an opening in the muffler body. Hot exhaust gases could then escape from the muffler and melt the fuel tank or ignite grease or debris around the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.

受影响产品

官方描述 Description

The Shindaiwa gasoline-powered backpack blowers are red and black with a white fuel tank. Model numbers EB630 or EB630RT are printed on the body of the blowers, along with Shindaiwa.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

• Shindaiwa received one report of fire. No injuries reported.

官方补救措施 Remedy

• Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact Shindaiwa for the closest dealer location to schedule a free inspection and a free repair, if necessary. Consumers who have registered their equipment will receive direct correspondence from Shindaiwa about this recall.

消费者联系信息

For additional 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