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U.S. CPSC
April 25, 2006 |
Shindaiwa Inc. Announces Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard The backpack blower's muffler support bracket can break, creating an opening in the muffler body. Hot exhaust gases could then escape from the muffler and melt the fuel tank or ignite grease or debris around the tank.   |
U.S. CPSC
May 15, 2008 |
Shindaiwa Corp. Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration and Impact 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. |
U.S. CPSC
June 8, 2005 |
Shindaiwa Inc. Recall of Gas-Powered Hedge Trimmers The heat from the hedge trimmer's muffler can damage the fuel tank, cause a fuel leak and create a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
August 20, 2002 |
Shindaiwa Recall of Hedge Trimmers Sold in California The catalytic muffler can overheat and damage the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
April 25, 2006 |
RedMax Backpack Blowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard The muffler support bracket can break, creating an opening in the muffler body. Hot exhaust gases could then escape from the muffler and melt the fuel tank or ignite grease, oil or debris around the tank. |
U.S. CPSC
April 15, 2004 |
Shindaiwa Inc. Recall of Hedge Trimmers The muffler's retaining bolts can allow the muffler to come loose from the engine while the hedge trimmer is in operation, damaging the fuel tank creating a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
October 29, 2003 |
Shindaiwa Recall of Hedge Trimmers The fuel cap on the hedge trimmer can leak, posing a fire and burn hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
November 12, 2009 |
Backpack Blowers Recalled by Homelite Due to Fire Hazard The fuel tank can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
March 17, 2011 |
Maruyama U.S. Recalls Backpack Blowers and Mister Dusters Due to Fire Hazard The gasoline tank can split and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
March 17, 2011 |
Kawasaki Motor Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard The gasoline tank can split and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
July 14, 2010 |
Snow Blowers Recalled by The Toro Company Due to Fire Hazard Exposure to ethanol in gasoline can cause the carburetor needle to become corroded. A corroded needle can stick in the open position and allow fuel to leak from the carburetor, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
October 18, 2005 |
Stihl Inc. Recall of Backpack Blowers The fan wheel on these backpack blowers could break, resulting in pieces of plastic flying out of the blower housing. This poses a risk of injury to the user or a bystander. |
This Old House
John Kelsey |
A Mighty Wind Leaf blowers are versatile machines. They can take the raking out of autumn cleanup, and also double as driveway sweepers or snow clearers. Some models vacuum; others bag mulch, clean gutters, or spray trees. Choosing and using leaf blowers |
