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

Maruyama U.S. Recalls Backpack Blowers and Mister Dusters Due to Fire Hazard

Is my product affected?

Gasoline-Powered Backpack Blowers and Mister Dusters

  • Brand Maruyama U.S. Inc., of Denton, Texas

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

What happened

Maruyama U.S. is recalling gasoline-powered backpack blowers and mister dusters with white, translucent fuel tanks because the gasoline tank can split and leak fuel, creating a fire hazard. The recalled products are identified by alphanumeric codes printed on the recoil starter (including models BL5100, BL8101, BL8200, MD155DX, and MD159D) and serial numbers located on stickers attached to the back pad and, for blowers, on the outlet of the fan case. Specific serial number ranges for each model are included in the recall notice.

Consumers who own recalled products should immediately stop using them and return them to the nearest 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 and mister dusters sold under the Maruyama brand name. Backpack blowers and mister dusters included in this recall have a white, translucent fuel tank. Printed on the recoil starter is an alphanumeric code. Serial numbers are located on a sticker attached to the back pad of the blower and mister duster. The blowers also have the serial number printed on the outlet of the fan case. The following codes and serial numbers are included in the recall: Alphanumeric Code Serial Number BL5100 30821911 - 60922200 80924201 - 80924650 51021391 - 81021310 BL8101 10921151 - 10922150 BL8200 50920961 - 80924200 70925031 - 90921910 MD155DX 90922861 - 90924610 O0920231 - O0920530 O0920531 - O0921130 MD159D 60822621 - 80821300

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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