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Recalled RedMax Gas-Powered Backpack Blowers
The muffler support bracket can break, creating an opening in the muffler body. Hot exhaust gases can then escape from the muffler and could melt the fuel tank or ignite grease, oil or debris around the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
About 170,000
For additional information, consumers can contact Husqvarna at (877) 257-6921.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Komatsu Zenoah America, doing business as RedMax, of Norcross, Ga., is voluntarily recalling about 170,000 RedMax Gas-Powered Backpack Blowers. The muffler support bracket can break, creating an opening in the muffler body. Hot exhaust gases can then escape from the muffler and could melt the fuel tank or ignite grease, oil or debris around the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
Name of Product: RedMax Gas-Powered Backpack Blowers
Units: About 170,000
Importer: Komatsu Zenoah America, doing business as RedMax, of Norcross, Ga.
Hazard: The muffler support bracket can break, creating an opening in the muffler body. Hot exhaust gases can then escape from the muffler and could melt the fuel tank or ignite grease, oil or debris around the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: RedMax has received five reports of units that have caught fire when hot exhaust gases from damaged mufflers ignited grease, oil or debris around the area of the fuel tank. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The RedMax gasoline-powered backpack blowers are red and black with a white fuel tank. Model numbers EB6200, EB7000, EB7001, and EB7001RH can be found on the body of the blowers along with "RedMax," "Zenoah," and "Komatsu."
Sold by: RedMax dealers nationwide from December 1996 through December 2005 for about $530.
Manufactured In: Japan and Georgia
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact Husqvarna for a dealer location nearest to them to schedule a free inspection and a free repair if necessary.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers can contact Husqvarna at (877) 257-6921.
Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact Husqvarna for a dealer location nearest to them to schedule a free inspection and a free repair if necessary.
RedMax has received five reports of units that have caught fire when hot exhaust gases from damaged mufflers ignited grease, oil or debris around the area of the fuel tank. No injuries have been reported.
Komatsu Zenoah America, doing business as RedMax, of Norcross, Ga.
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