CPSC official recall · 08271

Shindaiwa Corp. Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards

召回日期:2008-05-15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 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.

受影响产品

Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers
Units:About 23,000 (This recall was first announced in Aug. 2007)

官方描述 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."

事故与伤害 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.

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 impeller 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 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

相关企业

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

制造国家/地区:Japan

进口商:Shindaiwa Corp., of Tualatin, Ore.

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