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Posted
5-16-08
Shindaiwa
Corp. Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to
Laceration and Impact Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CPSC) -- The U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, has announced
a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should
stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers
Units: About 23,000
Importer: Shindaiwa
Corp., of Tualatin, Ore
Manufacturer: Shindaiwa
Kogyo Co. Ltd, of Hiroshima, Japan
Hazard: The blower’s
impeller (fan) can separate from the base and break apart, causing plastic
pieces to be blown out of the machine, and pose a laceration and impact
hazard to consumers. The flying pieces also can cause property damage
and injury to bystanders. Note: These backpack blowers were previously
recalled due to a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries:
Shindaiwa is aware of 13 incidents involving broken impellers. One incident
involved a minor head injury and minor property damage to a nearby automobile.
Description: This
recall involves Shindaiwa Models EB8510 and EB8510RT. All models up to
serial # 7014728 are included. The backpack blowers weigh approximately
24 pounds and include Serial Numbers through February 2007 production
(S/N 702XXXX) which are located on the side label. These machines are
black and blue with a red and black label that reads, “EB8510, Shindaiwa.”
Sold by: Shindaiwa
dealers nationwide from September 2005 through January 2007 for about
$600.
Manufactured in: Japan
Remedy: Consumers
should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact Shindaiwa
for the closest dealer location to schedule a free inspection and impeller
replacement. Consumers who have registered their equipment should have
already received correspondence from Shindaiwa about this recall.
Consumer Contact:
For additional information, contact Shindaiwa at (800) 521-7733 between
8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s
Web site at www.shindaiwa.com
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