Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Shindaiwa Inc. is recalling Models EB8510 and EB8510RT backpack blowers with serial numbers up to 7025018. The muffler's outer shell can melt, allowing exhaust gas to escape from the bottom or back of the muffler. This escaping exhaust gas may damage the fuel tank and create a fire hazard for the user. These blue machines with red labels weigh approximately 24 pounds and include serial numbers from production through February 2007, with serial numbers appearing on the side label.
Consumers who own an affected backpack blower should stop using it immediately and contact Shindaiwa to find the closest dealer for a free muffler replacement. Consumers who have registered their equipment should have already received correspondence from Shindaiwa about this recall.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
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.
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.
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".
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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