ECHO Inc. 2020-03-05 Other serious CPSC
Other · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-20086
ECHO and Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers and replacement straps Recall
Issued March 5, 2020 · ECHO Inc. · 677,006,600 units affected
In March 2020, ECHO Inc. recalled the ECHO and Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers and replacement straps, a serious other recall reported by the CPSC. Affected owners are eligible for a repair. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
The blower's shoulder straps, plastic buckles, or the anti-static ground wire can be drawn into the blower fan and fan housing causing plastic pieces to be expelled from the machine, posing laceration and impact hazards.
What you should do
- 1 Keep using ECHO and Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers and replacement straps only as advised. See the remedy below.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact ECHO Inc. to arrange your repair. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Repair): Consumers should immediately stop using the backpack blowers and return them to an authorized ECHO or Shindaiwa dealer for a free repair. To locate the nearest authorized dealer, go to the ECHO Store Locator at www.echo-usa.com or the Shindaiwa Dealer Locator at www.shindaiwa-usa.com.
Recall details
- Brand
- ECHO Inc.
- Category
- Other
- Recall date
- March 5, 2020
- Units affected
- 677,006,600
- Sold at
- Independent ECHO and Shindaiwa outdoor power equipment dealers and online at www.HomeDepot.com and www.Grainger.com between August 2018 and February 2020 for about $600 for blowers and $30 for replacement straps.
- Recall number
- CPSC-20086
- Made in
- United States
- Issuing agency
- CPSC
In context
- ECHO Inc. has 2 recalls in our database.
- We're tracking 315 Other recalls in our database.
- 677,006,600 units is enough to reach millions of US homes.
- This is the 63rd Other recall we've logged in 2020.