Maruyama U.S. Recalls Backpack Blowers and Mister Dusters Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced March 17, 2011 CPSC #11175

Quick answer

Maruyama U.S. Recalls Backpack Blowers and Mister Dusters Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #11175, announced on March 17, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves gasoline-powered blowers and mister dusters sold under the Maruyama brand name. Backpack blowers and mister dusters included in this recall have a white, translucent fuel tank. Printed on the recoil starter is an alphanumeric code. Serial numbers are located on a sticker attached to the back pad of the blower and mister duster. The blowers also have the serial number printed on the outlet of the fan case. The following codes and serial numbers are included in the recall: Alphanumeric Code Serial Number BL5100 30821911 - 60922200 80924201 - 80924650 51021391 - 81021310 BL8101 10921151 - 10922150 BL8200 50920961 - 80924200 70925031 - 90921910 MD155DX 90922861 - 90924610 O0920231 - O0920530 O0920531 - O0921130 MD159D 60822621 - 80821300 The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to the nearest dealer for a free replacement fuel tank.. Affected brand: Maruyama U.S. Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves gasoline-powered blowers and mister dusters sold under the Maruyama brand name. Backpack blowers and mister dusters included in this recall have a white, translucent fuel tank. Printed on the recoil starter is an alphanumeric code. Serial numbers are located on a sticker attached to the back pad of the blower and mister duster. The blowers also have the serial number printed on the outlet of the fan case. The following codes and serial numbers are included in the recall: Alphanumeric Code Serial Number BL5100 30821911 - 60922200 80924201 - 80924650 51021391 - 81021310 BL8101 10921151 - 10922150 BL8200 50920961 - 80924200 70925031 - 90921910 MD155DX 90922861 - 90924610 O0920231 - O0920530 O0920531 - O0921130 MD159D 60822621 - 80821300

Affected products

Gasoline-Powered Backpack Blowers and Mister Dusters

Recalled brands

Maruyama U.S. Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to the nearest dealer for a free replacement fuel tank.

Recall date

March 17, 2011

Categories

Leaf Blowers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #11175?

CPSC recall #11175 covers Maruyama U.S. Recalls Backpack Blowers and Mister Dusters Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 17, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves gasoline-powered blowers and mister dusters sold under the Maruyama brand name. Backpack blowers and mister dusters included in this recall have a white, translucent fuel tank. Printed on the recoil starter is an alphanumeric code. Serial numbers are located on a sticker attached to the back pad of the blower and mister duster. The blowers also have the serial number printed on the outlet of the fan case. The following codes and serial numbers are included in the recall: Alphanumeric Code Serial Number BL5100 30821911 - 60922200 80924201 - 80924650 51021391 - 81021310 BL8101 10921151 - 10922150 BL8200 50920961 - 80924200 70925031 - 90921910 MD155DX 90922861 - 90924610 O0920231 - O0920530 O0920531 - O0921130 MD159D 60822621 - 80821300

What is the remedy for recall #11175?

The CPSC remedy for recall #11175 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to the nearest dealer for a free replacement fuel tank.. 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 Maruyama U.S. Recalls Backpack Blowers and Mister Dusters 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/2011/Maruyama-US-Recalls-Backpack-Blowers-and-Mister-Dusters-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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