CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • May 15, 2008

Shindaiwa Corp. Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards

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."

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Shindaiwa at (800) 521-7733 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT 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 January 2007 for about $600.
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.
Manufacturer
Shindaiwa Kogyo Co. Ltd, of Hiroshima, Japan
Recall Number
08271

Product Information

Product Name
Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers
Product Type
Blowers
Number of Units
About 23,000 (This recall was first announced in Aug. 2007)
Manufacturer Name
Shindaiwa Kogyo Co. Ltd, of Hiroshima, Japan
Imported By
Shindaiwa Corp., of Tualatin, Ore.
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 additional information, contact Shindaiwa at (800) 521-7733 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.shindaiwa.com