Kawasaki Motor Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard

The gasoline tank can split and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 11174
Affected scope: About 3,400 in the United States and 100 in Canada

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled This recall involves gasoline-powered blowers sold under the Kawasaki brand name. Model a….

Kawasaki Motor Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in March 17, 2011. Reason: The gasoline tank can split and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to the near…. Verify recall #11174 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The gasoline tank can split and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard to consumers..

None
agency class: March 17, 2011
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11174 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

This recall involves gasoline-powered blowers sold under the Kawasaki brand name. Model and serial numbers are printed on the product's blower housing. Backpack blowers included in this recall have a white, translucent fuel tank. The following model blowers are included in this recall: Model Serial KRB750A-A4 12907 12955 12980 12985 12996 13051 13054 13063 13103 13113 13116 13117 13119 13120 13121 13124 13130 13131 13132 13133 13134 13135 13137 13138 13140 13141 13142 13145 13147 13152 13159 13192 13193 13246 13247 13248 KRB750B-A3, KRB750B-A4, KRB750B-A5, KRB750B-B1 (Canada Only) 10380 to 11339, 11628 to 12107, 12156 to 12635, 13380 to 13529, 13536 to 13543, 13548 to 13859, 14077 to 14388, 14390, 14398 to 14400, 14411 to 14556

Reason for recall

The gasoline tank can split and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to the nearest dealer for a free replacement fuel tank.

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	11174
Date reported	March 17, 2011
Date initiated	March 17, 2011
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 3,400 in the United States and 100 in Canada
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 immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to the nearest dealer for a free replacement fuel t…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The gasoline tank can split and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to the nearest dealer for a free replacement fuel tank.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 17, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 11174.

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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