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SevereCPSC·06147·Announced 2006-04-25

RedMax Gas-Powered Backpack Blowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

RedMax is recalling about 170,000 gas-powered backpack blowers because damaged mufflers can release hot exhaust gases that ignite fuel or debris, posing a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with five reported instances of units catching fire, which meets the rubric criteria for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or high-risk products where harm has occurred, warranting a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

RedMax, doing business as Komatsu Zenoah America, is recalling approximately 170,000 gas-powered backpack blowers. The affected units are red and black with a white fuel tank and include model numbers EB6200, EB7000, EB7001, and EB7001RH. These blowers were sold at RedMax dealers nationwide from December 1996 through December 2005 for approximately $530.

The recall is due to a fire hazard. Hot exhaust gases can escape from damaged mufflers, which may melt the fuel tank or ignite grease, oil, or debris around the fuel tank. RedMax has received five reports of units catching fire under these conditions, though no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately. To schedule a free inspection and repair if necessary, consumers should contact Husqvarna at (877) 257-6921 to locate the nearest dealer.

The recalled product

Product
RedMax Gas-Powered Backpack Blowers
Manufacturer
Komatsu Zenoah America, doing business as RedMax, of Norcross, Ga.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
170,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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