CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The fuel line between the fuel tank and carburetor could have been damaged during assembly leading to fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • February 23, 2012

ECHO Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard

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

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the backpack blowers and return them to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for a free repair.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact ECHO toll-free at (800) 432-3246 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.echo-usa.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Home Depot and authorized ECHO dealers from August 2011 through January 2012 for about $270.
Injuries
None reported
Manufacturer
ECHO Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill.
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
12118

Product Information

Product Name
Gas Powered Backpack Blower
Product Type
Leaf Blowers
Number of Units
About 16,000
Manufacturer Name
ECHO Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill.
Manufactured In
United States

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

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

Phone (800) 432-3246
Website www.echo-usa.com
Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact ECHO toll-free at (800) 432-3246 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.echo-usa.com