ECHO Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC · 12118 · published 2012-02-23

CPSC campaign 12118

Hazard

The fuel line between the fuel tank and carburetor could have been damaged during assembly leading to fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

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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Affected products

ECHO Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill.

Gas Powered Backpack Blower

Brands in this recall

ECHO Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill.

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