The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12118·Announced 2012-02-23

ECHO Recalls Gas-Powered Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard

ECHO is recalling about 16,000 gas-powered backpack blowers because a damaged fuel line could leak fuel and cause a fire. 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 fire hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

ECHO Inc. is recalling two models of its 2-cycle gas-powered backpack blowers, the PB-265L. The recall involves approximately 16,000 units sold at Home Depot and authorized ECHO dealers from August 2011 through January 2012 for about $270. The affected blowers are orange and black with "ECHO" printed on the pull starter housing and blower tube.

The recall is due to a fire hazard. The fuel line between the fuel tank and carburetor could have been damaged during assembly, leading to fuel leakage. ECHO has not reported any injuries or illnesses associated with this defect.

Consumers should immediately stop using the affected backpack blowers and return them to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for a free repair. For more information, consumers can contact ECHO toll-free at (800) 432-3246 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.echo-usa.com.

The recalled product

Product
Gas Powered Backpack Blower
Manufacturer
ECHO Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
16,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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