Shindaiwa Corp. Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards

Active Recall Announced May 15, 2008 CPSC #08271

Quick answer

Shindaiwa Corp. Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards is CPSC recall #08271, announced on May 15, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Shindaiwa Models EB8510 and EB8510RT. All models up to serial # 7014728 are included. The backpack blowers weigh approximately 24 pounds and include Serial Numbers through February 2007 production (S/N 702XXXX) which are located on the side label. These machines are black and blue with a red and black label that reads, "EB8510, 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 impeller replacement. consumers who have registered their equipment should have already received correspondence from shindaiwa about this recall.. Affected brands: Shindaiwa Kogyo Co. Ltd, Shindaiwa Corp..

Hazard

This recall involves Shindaiwa Models EB8510 and EB8510RT. All models up to serial # 7014728 are included. The backpack blowers weigh approximately 24 pounds and include Serial Numbers through February 2007 production (S/N 702XXXX) which are located on the side label. These machines are black and blue with a red and black label that reads, "EB8510, Shindaiwa."

Affected products

Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers

Recalled brands

Shindaiwa Kogyo Co. Ltd, Shindaiwa Corp.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact Shindaiwa for the closest dealer location to schedule a free inspection and impeller replacement. Consumers who have registered their equipment should have already received correspondence from Shindaiwa about this recall.

Recall date

May 15, 2008

Categories

Blowers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #08271?

CPSC recall #08271 covers Shindaiwa Corp. Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 15, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Shindaiwa Models EB8510 and EB8510RT. All models up to serial # 7014728 are included. The backpack blowers weigh approximately 24 pounds and include Serial Numbers through February 2007 production (S/N 702XXXX) which are located on the side label. These machines are black and blue with a red and black label that reads, "EB8510, Shindaiwa."

What is the remedy for recall #08271?

The CPSC remedy for recall #08271 is consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact shindaiwa for the closest dealer location to schedule a free inspection and impeller replacement. consumers who have registered their equipment should have already received 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 Shindaiwa Corp. Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards 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/2008/Shindaiwa-Corp-Recalls-Backpack-Blowers-Due-to-Laceration-and-Impact-Hazards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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