Recall #11-174 · Published March 17, 2011

Gasoline-Powered Backpack Blowers

Kawasaki Motor Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Gasoline-Powered Backpack Blowers from Gasoline-Powered Backpack on March 17, 2011. CPSC identifies this hazard: The gasoline tank can split and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to the nearest dealer for a free replacement fuel tank.

Gasoline-Powered Backpack Blowers
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Affected model numbers

KRB750A-A4KRB750B-A3KRB750B-A4KRB750B-A5KRB750B-B1
Additional identifying details

Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: KRB750A-A4, KRB750B-A3, KRB750B-A4, KRB750B-A5, KRB750B-B1.

Why it was recalled

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

Incidents and injuries

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

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

Remedy type: Replace

Product and sales details

Recall number
11-174
Units
About 3,400 in the United States and 100 in Canada
Manufactured in
Japan
Sold at / sales period
Authorized service dealers nationwide from August 2008 through February 2011 for between $420 and $490.
Importer
Kawasaki Motor Corp. U.S. A., of Irvine, Calif.

Gasoline-Powered Backpack Blowers

CPSC product type: Leaf Blowers

Recall contact information

For additional information, contact Kawasaki Motor toll-free at (877) 364-6404 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.kawpowr.com. Consumers can also write to the firm at: Kawasaki Motor Corp. U.S.A. Consumer Service Department, 5080 36th St. SE, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49546.

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