CPSC recall · Reported March 17, 2011
Maruyama U.S. Recalls Backpack Blowers and Mister Dusters Due to Fire Hazard
The gasoline tank can split and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves gasoline-powered blowers and mister dusters sold under the Maruyama ….
Maruyama U.S. Recalls Backpack Blowers and Mister Dusters 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 #11175 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..
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- agency class
- March 17, 2011
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11175 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.
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Product description
This recall involves gasoline-powered blowers and mister dusters sold under the Maruyama brand name. Backpack blowers and mister dusters included in this recall have a white, translucent fuel tank. Printed on the recoil starter is an alphanumeric code. Serial numbers are located on a sticker attached to the back pad of the blower and mister duster. The blowers also have the serial number printed on the outlet of the fan case. The following codes and serial numbers are included in the recall: Alphanumeric Code Serial Number BL5100 30821911 - 60922200 80924201 - 80924650 51021391 - 81021310 BL8101 10921151 - 10922150 BL8200 50920961 - 80924200 70925031 - 90921910 MD155DX 90922861 - 90924610 O0920231 - O0920530 O0920531 - O0921130 MD159D 60822621 - 80821300
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
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 11175 |
| Date reported | March 17, 2011 |
| Date initiated | March 17, 2011 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 18,000 in the United States and 750 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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- 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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