Shindaiwa Corp. Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards
Released: Thursday, May 15, 2008 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Shindaiwa Corp., of Tualatin, Ore, is voluntarily recalling about 23,000 Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers. The blower’s impeller (fan) can separate from the base and break apart, causing plastic pieces to be blown out of the machine, and pose a laceration and impact hazard to consumers. The flying pieces also can cause property damage and injury to bystanders. Note: These backpack blowers were previously recalled due to a fire hazard.
Recall Details
Product
Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers
Description
This recall involves Shindaiwa Models EB8510 and EB8510RT. All models up to serial # 7014728 are included. The backpack blowers weigh approximately 24 pounds and include Serial Numbers through February 2007 production (S/N 702XXXX) which are located on the side label. These machines are black and blue with a red and black label that reads, “EB8510, Shindaiwa.”
Hazards
The blower’s impeller (fan) can separate from the base and break apart, causing plastic pieces to be blown out of the machine, and pose a laceration and impact hazard to consumers. The flying pieces also can cause property damage and injury to bystanders.
Note: These backpack blowers were previously recalled due to a fire hazard.Incidents
Shindaiwa is aware of 13 incidents involving broken impellers. One incident involved a minor head injury and minor property damage to a nearby automobile.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact Shindaiwa for the closest dealer location to schedule a free inspection and impeller replacement. Consumers who have registered their equipment should have already received correspondence from Shindaiwa about this recall.
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