CPSC recall · Reported June 26, 2001
CPSC, Five Firms Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers
The fuel tanks on these blowers can leak, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Husqvarna Forest & Garden Co., of Charlotte, N.c. recalled The recalled blowers all have their brand name, model number and serial number written on….
CPSC, Five Firms Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers was recalled by Husqvarna Forest & Garden Co., of Charlotte, N.c. in June 26, 2001. Reason: The fuel tanks on these blowers can leak, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately, and contact the manufacture…. Verify recall #01178 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Husqvarna Forest & Garden Co., of Charlotte, N.c. issued this CPSC recall-The fuel tanks on these blowers can leak, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers..
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- June 26, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01178 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recalled blowers all have their brand name, model number and serial number written on the units. Consumers should check with the manufacturer to determine if their blower is part of the recall. Consumers should have their serial number available when they contact the firm. Manufacturer Model Number Dates Sold Toll-Free Number/Web Site Husqvarna Forest & Garden Co. 155BT and 155BF Sold from June 1998 through June 2001 (800) 438-7297 www.husqvarna.com John Deere Consumer Products Inc. UT 26113, UT08093 and UT08104 Sold from January 1998 through April 2001 (800) 537-8233 www.johndeere.com Makita U.S.A. Inc. RBL500 Sold from March 1997 through January 2001 (800) 625-4828 www.makitaope.com Carswell Import & Marketing Associates Inc. FL500 Sold from December 1996 through June 2001 (800) 929-1948 www.carswelldist.com Tilton Equipment Co. TB50 Sold from August 2000 through May 2001 (800) 447-1152 www.tiltonequipment.com
Reason for recall
The fuel tanks on these blowers can leak, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately, and contact the manufacturer to have their blower repaired free of charge.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01178 |
| Date reported | June 26, 2001 |
| Date initiated | June 26, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | Husqvarna Forest & Garden Co., of Charlotte, N.c. |
| Affected scope | About 50,500 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately, and contact the manufacturer to have their blower repaired free of …
- Check the recall number (01178) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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