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For additional information, contact ECHO toll-free at (800) 432-3246 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.echo-usa.com
Recall Details
This recall involves two models of the ECHO 2-cycle gas powered backpack blowers. The 25.4 cc blowers are orange and black in color and "ECHO" is printed on the pull starter housing and blower tube. Model numbers are on a label near the pull starter handle. Serial numbers are on a label near the gas filler cap. Models and corresponding serial numbers included in this recall:
| Model | Serial Numbers |
|---|---|
| PB-265L | P093121 35519 through P093121 50152 |
| PB-265L | P078110 20732 through P078110 22309 |
Consumers should immediately stop using the backpack blowers and return them to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for a free repair.
None reported
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Related Recalls
The fan wheel inside the backpack blower can break apart, posing a laceration hazard.
The fuel supply line can leak gas, posing a fire hazard.
Pieces from the recalled leaf blowers and vacuums can come loose inside the unit and be ejected, posing a laceration hazard to users and bystanders.
The blower’s shoulder straps, plastic buckles, or the anti-static ground wire can be drawn into the blower fan and fan housing causing plastic pieces to be expelled from the machine, posing laceration and impact hazards.
The blades inside the leaf blower can break off and discharge from the unit, posing a projectile hazard to the user or bystanders.
The plastic fan inside the blower can break causing the fan blades to be discharged from either end of the blower tube, posing a laceration hazard.
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