The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08271·Announced 2008-05-15

Shindaiwa Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards

Shindaiwa is recalling about 23,000 backpack blowers because the impeller can break apart, posing laceration and impact risks to users and bystanders.

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 with reported minor injury and property damage, but no serious injuries or fatalities are reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Shindaiwa Corp. is recalling approximately 23,000 Shindaiwa Models EB8510 and EB8510RT backpack blowers. The recall involves units with serial numbers up to 7014728, which includes production through February 2007. These machines are black and blue with a red and black label reading "EB8510, Shindaiwa." The blowers were sold nationwide through Shindaiwa dealers from September 2005 through January 2007 for about $600.

The recall is due to a defect where the blower's impeller (fan) can separate from the base and break apart. This causes plastic pieces to be blown out of the machine, creating laceration and impact hazards for consumers. The flying pieces can also cause property damage and injury to bystanders. Shindaiwa is aware of 13 incidents involving broken impellers, including one incident that resulted in a minor head injury and minor property damage to a nearby automobile.

Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact Shindaiwa to locate the nearest dealer for a free inspection and impeller replacement. Consumers who registered their equipment should have already received correspondence regarding this recall. For additional information, consumers can contact Shindaiwa at (800) 521-7733 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.shindaiwa.com.

The recalled product

Product
Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers
Manufacturer
Shindaiwa Kogyo Co. Ltd, of Hiroshima, Japan
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
23,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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