ECHO Recalls Gas-Powered Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced August 1, 2024 CPSC #24329

Quick answer

ECHO Recalls Gas-Powered Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #24329, announced on August 1, 2024. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves two ECHO 59.7cc gas-powered backpack blowers with the model numbers PB-5810H and PB-5810T. These blowers are designed for residential and commercial use. The blowers are orange and black in color, and "ECHO" is printed on the starter recoil housing. Model and serial numbers are located on a label near the right side of the black blower fan housing. This recall includes the following serial numbers: Model Number Serial Number Range PB-5810H P61312001001 to P61312002590 PB-5810T P61212001001 to P61212004155 The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blowers, and contact an authorized echo dealer (www.echo-usa.com/store-locator) to schedule an appointment to bring the echo gas-powered backpack blower in for free installation of a new replacement fuel line. echo is contacting all known purchasers directly.. Affected brand: ECHO Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves two ECHO 59.7cc gas-powered backpack blowers with the model numbers PB-5810H and PB-5810T. These blowers are designed for residential and commercial use. The blowers are orange and black in color, and "ECHO" is printed on the starter recoil housing. Model and serial numbers are located on a label near the right side of the black blower fan housing. This recall includes the following serial numbers: Model Number Serial Number Range PB-5810H P61312001001 to P61312002590 PB-5810T P61212001001 to P61212004155

Affected products

ECHO gas-powered backpack blowers

Recalled brands

ECHO Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blowers, and contact an authorized ECHO dealer (www.echo-usa.com/store-locator) to schedule an appointment to bring the ECHO gas-powered backpack blower in for free installation of a new replacement fuel line. ECHO is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Recall date

August 1, 2024

Categories

ECHO gas-powered backpack blowers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #24329?

CPSC recall #24329 covers ECHO Recalls Gas-Powered Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 1, 2024. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves two ECHO 59.7cc gas-powered backpack blowers with the model numbers PB-5810H and PB-5810T. These blowers are designed for residential and commercial use. The blowers are orange and black in color, and "ECHO" is printed on the starter recoil housing. Model and serial numbers are located on a label near the right side of the black blower fan housing. This recall includes the following serial numbers: Model Number Serial Number Range PB-5810H P61312001001 to P61312002590 PB-5810T P61212001001 to P61212004155

What is the remedy for recall #24329?

The CPSC remedy for recall #24329 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blowers, and contact an authorized echo dealer (www.echo-usa.com/store-locator) to schedule an appointment to bring the echo gas-powered backpack blower in for free installation of a new replacement fuel line. echo is contacting all known purchasers directly.. 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 ECHO Recalls Gas-Powered 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/2024/ECHO-Recalls-Gas-Powered-Backpack-Blowers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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