CPSC recall · Reported February 23, 2012
ECHO Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
The fuel line between the fuel tank and carburetor could have been damaged during assembly leading to fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard.
Echo Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill. recalled This recall involves two models of the ECHO 2-cycle gas powered backpack blowers. The 25.….
ECHO Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Echo Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill. in February 23, 2012. Reason: The fuel line between the fuel tank and carburetor could have been damaged during assembly leading to fuel le…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the backpack blowers and return them to an author…. Verify recall #12118 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Echo Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-The fuel line between the fuel tank and carburetor could have been damaged during assembly leading to fuel le….
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- agency class
- February 23, 2012
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12118 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
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
Reason for recall
The fuel line between the fuel tank and carburetor could have been damaged during assembly leading to fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the backpack blowers and return them to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for a free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 12118 |
| Date reported | February 23, 2012 |
| Date initiated | February 23, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Echo Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill. |
| Affected scope | About 16,000 |
| 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 immediately stop using the backpack blowers and return them to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for a free re…
- Check the recall number (12118) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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