CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced April 25, 2006 CPSC #06146

Quick answer

CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #06146, announced on April 25, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The Shindaiwa gasoline-powered backpack blowers are red and black with a white fuel tank. Model numbers EB630 or EB630RT are printed on the body of the blowers, along with Shindaiwa. The remedy is consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact shindaiwa for the closest dealer location to schedule a free inspection and a free repair, if necessary. consumers who have registered their equipment will receive direct correspondence from shindaiwa about this recall.. Affected brand: Shindaiwa.

Hazard

The Shindaiwa gasoline-powered backpack blowers are red and black with a white fuel tank. Model numbers EB630 or EB630RT are printed on the body of the blowers, along with Shindaiwa.

Affected products

Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers

Recalled brands

Shindaiwa

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact Shindaiwa for the closest dealer location to schedule a free inspection and a free repair, if necessary. Consumers who have registered their equipment will receive direct correspondence from Shindaiwa about this recall.

Recall date

April 25, 2006

Categories

Blowers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #06146?

CPSC recall #06146 covers CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 25, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The Shindaiwa gasoline-powered backpack blowers are red and black with a white fuel tank. Model numbers EB630 or EB630RT are printed on the body of the blowers, along with Shindaiwa.

What is the remedy for recall #06146?

The CPSC remedy for recall #06146 is consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact shindaiwa for the closest dealer location to schedule a free inspection and a free repair, if necessary. consumers who have registered their equipment will receive direct correspondence from shindaiwa about this recall.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Shindaiwa-Inc-Announces-Recall-of-Backpack-Blowers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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