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Archived – Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers
- Starting date:
- May 1, 2008
- Posting date:
- May 1, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Miscellaneous, Tools and Electrical Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Physical Hazard, Flammability Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001687
Affected products
Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers
Product 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."
Hazard identified
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.
High humidity and very high hours of use have been associated with impeller failure.
Shindaiwa is aware of 13 incidents involving broken impellers. All have occurred in Florida.
One incident involved a minor head injury and minor property damage to a nearby automobile.
No incidents or injuries have been reported to Health Canada.
Number sold
Approximately 600 units of the Backpack Blowers were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
Backpack Blowers were sold between September 2005 through January 2007 nationwide.
Companies
- Importer
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Shindaiwa Corp.
Tualatin
UNITED STATES
- Manufacturer
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Shindaiwa Kogyo Co. Ltd
Hiroshima
JAPAN
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What you should do
Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately.
Consumers may contact Shindaiwa for the closest dealer location to schedule a free inspection and impeller replacement.
For additional information, consumers may 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.