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Affected model numbers
EB8510EB8510RTAfter serial number 7025018, the leaf blower has been upgraded with stainless steel muffler shells.
Why it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
Shindaiwa is aware of one incident where a small muffler fire was involved with no property damage and no injuries.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Shindaiwa Backpack
- Manufacturer
- Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd., Hiroshima, Japan
- Recall number
- 07-289
- Units
- About 22,000
- Manufactured in
- Japan
- Sold at / sales period
- Shindaiwa dealers nationwide from September 2005 through May 2007 for about $600.
- Importer
- Shindaiwa Inc., Tualatin, Oregon
Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers
CPSC product type: Blowers
Recall contact information
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.
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