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Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free repair · About 67,700 blowers and 6,600 replacement straps units
Recall No. 20-086 Published March 5, 2020

ECHO and Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers and replacement straps

The blower's shoulder straps, plastic buckles, or the anti-static ground wire can be drawn into the blower fan and fan housing causing plastic pieces to be expelled from the machine, posing laceration and impact hazards. Manufactured by ECHO Inc. and sold at Independent ECHO and Shindaiwa outdoor power equipment dealers and online at www.HomeDepot.com and www.Grainger.com between August 2018 and February 2020 for about $600 for blowers and $30 for replacement straps. for about $600.

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Recalled ECHO PB-8010 Blower and Shoulder Straps
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Recalled ECHO PB-8010 Blower and Shoulder Straps

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

The blower's shoulder straps, plastic buckles, or the anti-static ground wire can be drawn into the blower fan and fan housing causing plastic pieces to be expelled from the machine, posing laceration and impact hazards.

62
Incident reports to the firm
1
Injuries reported
0
SaferProducts.gov reports

The firm has received 62 reports of incidents, including one minor injury, when pieces of blower were expelled from the machine, hitting a consumer in the neck.

The official remedy

Remedy type: repair
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What to do

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.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerECHO Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill.
UnitsAbout 67,700 blowers and 6,600 replacement straps
Made inUnited States
Sold atIndependent ECHO and Shindaiwa outdoor power equipment dealers and online at www.HomeDepot.com and www.Grainger.com between August 2018 and February 2020 for about $600 for blowers and $30 for replacement straps.
PriceAbout $600

How to reach the firm

Phone
800-432-3246
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www
Recall page
www.echo-usa.com

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