CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard

The backpack blower's muffler support bracket can break, creating an opening in the muffler body. Hot exhaust gases could then escape from the muffler and melt the fuel tank or ig…

Recall #: 06146
Affected scope: About 87,000

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The CPSC recalled The Shindaiwa gasoline-powered backpack blowers are red and black with a white fuel tank.….

CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in April 25, 2006. Reason: The backpack blower's muffler support bracket can break, creating an opening in the muffler body. Hot exhaust…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact Shindaiwa for th…. Verify recall #06146 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The backpack blower's muffler support bracket can break, creating an opening in the muffler body. Hot exhaust….

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agency class: April 25, 2006
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06146 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.

Product description

The Shindaiwa gasoline-powered backpack blowers are red and black with a white fuel tank. Model numbers EB630 or EB630RT are printed on the body of the blowers, along with Shindaiwa.

Reason for recall

The backpack blower's muffler support bracket can break, creating an opening in the muffler body. Hot exhaust gases could then escape from the muffler and melt the fuel tank or ignite grease or debris around the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact Shindaiwa for the closest dealer location to schedule a free inspection and a free repair, if necessary. Consumers who have registered their equipment will receive direct correspondence from Shindaiwa about this recall.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	06146
Date reported	April 25, 2006
Date initiated	April 25, 2006
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 87,000
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 backpack blowers immediately and contact Shindaiwa for the closest dealer location to schedule a …

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What product was recalled? ▼

The Shindaiwa gasoline-powered backpack blowers are red and black with a white fuel tank. Model numbers EB630 or EB630RT are printed on the body of the blowers, along with Shindaiwa.. Units affected: About 87,000.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 25, 2006. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 06146.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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