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ECHO Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard

Recall 12-118 · February 23, 2012 · ECHO

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the backpack blowers and return them to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for a free repair.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
12-118 (CPSC)
Recall date
February 23, 2012
Brand
ECHO
Category
Tools, lawn and garden
Products
Gas Powered Backpack Blower
Hazard
Fire Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 16,000
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
April 13, 2016

What was recalled

This recall involves two models of the ECHO 2-cycle gas powered backpack blowers. The 25.4 cc blowers are orange and black in color and "ECHO" is printed on the pull starter housing and blower tube. Model numbers are on a label near the pull starter handle. Serial numbers are on a label near the gas filler cap. Models and corresponding serial numbers included in this recall: Model Serial Numbers PB-265L P093121 35519 through P093121 50152 PB-265L P078110 20732 through P078110 22309

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Gas Powered Backpack Blower · About 16,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

ECHO Backpack blower
ECHO Backpack blower
ECHO Recalls Backpack Blowers
ECHO Recalls Backpack Blowers

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Home Depot and authorized ECHO dealers from August 2011 through January 2012 for about $270.; ECHO Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill..

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact ECHO toll-free at (800) 432-3246 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.echo-usa.com

Recall history and context

ECHO appears in 6 CPSC recalls on record. See all ECHO recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 83 recalls in the tools, lawn and garden category, 8 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Gas Powered Backpack Blower (About 16,000 units). This recall involves two models of the ECHO 2-cycle gas powered backpack blowers.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the backpack blowers and return them to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for a free repair.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 13, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.