CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The muffler's outer shell can melt allowing exhaust gas to exit from the bottom or back side of the muffler. The exhaust gas may cause damage to the fuel tank creating a possible fire hazard for the user.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • August 24, 2007

Shindaiwa Inc. Announces Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves Shindaiwa Models EB8510 and EB8510RT. All models up to serial #7025018 are included. After serial number 7025018, the leaf blower has been upgraded with stainless steel muffler shells. The backpack blowers weight approximately 24 pounds and include Serial Numbers through February 2007 production (S/N 702XXXX) which are located on the side label. These machines are blue, with a red label that reads "Shindaiwa".

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact Shindaiwa for the closest dealer location to schedule a free muffler replacement. Consumers who have registered their equipment should have already received correspondence from Shindaiwa about this recall.

Contact Information

For more information contact Shindaiwa at (800) 521-7733 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.shindaiwa.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Shindaiwa dealers nationwide from September 2005 through May 2007 for about $600.
Injuries
Shindaiwa is aware of one incident where a small muffler fire was involved with no property damage and no injuries.
Manufacturer
Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd., Hiroshima, Japan
Recall Number
07289

Product Information

Product Name
Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers
Product Type
Blowers
Number of Units
About 22,000
Manufacturer Name
Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd., Hiroshima, Japan
Imported By
Shindaiwa Inc., Tualatin, Oregon
Manufactured In
Japan

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 521-7733
Website www.shindaiwa.com
Full Contact Information

For more information contact Shindaiwa at (800) 521-7733 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.shindaiwa.com.