ECHO and Shindaiwa brand commercial backpack blowers and replacement shoulder straps are being recalled because parts can be sucked into the blower fan and ejected at high speeds. Approximately 67,700 blowers and 6,600 replacement straps are affected, with 62 reports of incidents including one minor neck injury from flying debris. These red and black gas-powered blowers were sold at Home Depot, Grainger, and independent dealers between August 2018 and February 2020. Consumers should stop using the blowers and contact an authorized dealer for a free repair.
The shoulder straps, plastic buckles, or the ground wire can be drawn into the blower's fan and housing, causing pieces of plastic to be expelled from the machine. This poses a serious risk of impact and laceration injuries to the user or bystanders.
Consumers should immediately stop using the backpack blowers and return them to an authorized ECHO or Shindaiwa dealer for a free repair. To locate the nearest authorized dealer, go to the ECHO Store Locator at www.echo-usa.com or the Shindaiwa Dealer Locator at www.shindaiwa-usa.com.
Recalled ECHO PB-8010 Blower and Shoulder Straps
Recalled Shindaiwa EB810 Blower and Shoulder Straps
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response