The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·01178·Announced 2001-06-26

Five Firms Recall Backpack Blowers Due to Fuel Tank Leaks

Five manufacturers are recalling about 50,500 backpack blowers because fuel tanks can leak, posing a fire and burn hazard. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire and burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and five firms are recalling approximately 50,500 backpack blowers. The affected models are manufactured by Husqvarna Forest & Garden Co., John Deere Consumer Products Inc., Makita U.S.A. Inc., Carswell Import & Marketing Associates Inc., and Tilton Equipment Co.

The fuel tanks on these blowers can leak, which poses a fire hazard and a risk of burn injuries to consumers. The manufacturers have received reports of leaking fuel tanks, with Husqvarna reporting 159 incidents, Makita U.S.A. reporting 55, and John Deere reporting five. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The blowers were sold nationwide at home centers, hardware stores, and manufacturer dealers for between $400 and $750. Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately and contact the manufacturer to have the blower repaired free of charge. Consumers should check with the manufacturer to determine if their specific unit is part of the recall and should have their serial number available when contacting the firm.

The recalled product

Product
Backpack blowers
Manufacturer
Husqvarna Forest & Garden Co., of Charlotte, N.C.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
50,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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