The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·11174·Announced 2011-03-17

Kawasaki Recalls Gasoline-Powered Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard

Kawasaki Motor is recalling about 3,400 gasoline-powered backpack blowers in the U.S. because the fuel tank can split and leak, posing a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 fire hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product, but the source explicitly states that no incidents or injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Kawasaki Motor Corp. U.S.A. is recalling approximately 3,400 gasoline-powered backpack blowers in the United States and 100 in Canada. The recall involves specific models of the KRB750A-A4 and KRB750B series, which are identifiable by a white, translucent fuel tank. These products were sold under the Kawasaki brand name.

The recall is being issued because the gasoline tank on these blowers can split and leak fuel, which poses a fire hazard to consumers. Kawasaki Motor has reported that no incidents or injuries have occurred as a result of this defect.

Affected units were sold at authorized service dealers nationwide from August 2008 through February 2011 for between $420 and $490. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to the nearest dealer for a free replacement fuel tank. For more information, consumers can contact Kawasaki Motor toll-free at (877) 364-6404 or visit www.kawpowr.com.

The recalled product

Product
Gasoline-Powered Backpack Blowers
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motor Corp. U.S. A., of Irvine, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
3,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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