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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2011-03-17

Kawasaki Motor Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard

Is my product affected?

Gasoline-Powered Backpack Blowers

  • Brand Kawasaki Motor Corp. U.S. A., of Irvine, Calif.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Kawasaki Motor is recalling gasoline-powered backpack blowers with white, translucent fuel tanks because the gasoline tank can split and leak fuel, creating a fire hazard. The recall affects specific model numbers (KRB750A-A4 and KRB750B series) with serial numbers listed in the recall notice. Consumers can identify their blower's model and serial number on the product's blower housing.

Affected consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blowers and return them to the nearest Kawasaki dealer for a free replacement fuel tank.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The gasoline tank can split and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to the nearest dealer for a free replacement fuel tank.

Details from the source

This recall involves gasoline-powered blowers sold under the Kawasaki brand name. Model and serial numbers are printed on the product's blower housing. Backpack blowers included in this recall have a white, translucent fuel tank. The following model blowers are included in this recall: Model Serial KRB750A-A4 12907 12955 12980 12985 12996 13051 13054 13063 13103 13113 13116 13117 13119 13120 13121 13124 13130 13131 13132 13133 13134 13135 13137 13138 13140 13141 13142 13145 13147 13152 13159 13192 13193 13246 13247 13248 KRB750B-A3, KRB750B-A4, KRB750B-A5, KRB750B-B1 (Canada Only) 10380 to 11339, 11628 to 12107, 12156 to 12635, 13380 to 13529, 13536 to 13543, 13548 to 13859, 14077 to 14388, 14390, 14398 to 14400, 14411 to 14556

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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