CPSC official recall · 07289

Shindaiwa Inc. Announces Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard

召回日期:2007-08-24官方最后发布:2014-05-23适用地区:美国
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危险说明 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.

受影响产品

Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers
Units:About 22,000

官方描述 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".

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

  • Shindaiwa is aware of one incident where a small muffler fire was involved with no property damage and no injuries.

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 muffler replacement. Consumers who have registered their equipment should have already received correspondence from Shindaiwa about this recall.

消费者联系信息

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.

相关企业

制造商:Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd., Hiroshima, Japan

制造国家/地区:Japan

进口商:Shindaiwa Inc., Tualatin, Oregon

零售商:Shindaiwa dealers nationwide from September 2005 through May 2007 for about $600.