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Maruyama Backpack Blowers and Maruyama Mister Dusters
- Starting date:
- March 17, 2011
- Posting date:
- March 17, 2011
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items, Tools and Electrical Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002539
Joint Recall with Maruyama US, Health Canada, and the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC)
Updated May 20, 2011
Affected products
Maruyama Backpack Blowers and Maruyama Mister Dusters
Product description
This recall involves certain models of Maruyama backpack blowers and Mister Dusters. The affected tanks are translucent white in colour.
The following alphanumeric codes and serial numbers are included in this recall. The alphanumeric code is printed on the recoil starter. The serial number is located on a sticker attached to the back pad of the blower and mister dusters. The blowers also have the serial number printed on the outlet of the fan case.
Alphanumeric code | Serial Number |
---|---|
BL5100CA | 30821911 - 60922200 |
BL5100-SP | 80924201 - 80924650 |
BL5100-HA | 51021391 - 81021310 |
BL8200 | 50920961 - 80924200 |
BL8200-HA | 70925031 - 90921910 |
BL8101 | 10921151 - 10922150 |
MD155DX-US | 90922861 - 90924610 |
MD155DX-US | O0920231 - O0920530 |
MD155DX-CA2 | O0920531 - O0921130 |
MD159D | 60822621 - 80821300 |
Note that the alphanumeric code is different from the model number.
Hazard identified
The recalled backpack blowers are equipped with fuel tanks that may leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these products.
There have been no reported injuries or incidents reported in the United States.
Number sold
Approximately 750 of the recalled blowers were sold in Canada.
A total of 19,677 products were distributed in Canada and the United States.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from April 2008 to Dec 2010 in Canada and the United States.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Japan.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Maruyama U.S. Inc.
Denton
Texas
UNITED STATES
Tel: 1-866-783-7400
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and bring them to an authorized dealer to receive a free replacement tank. The dealer will install the replacement tank.
For more information, consumers may contact Maruyama US at 1-866-783-7400 or 1-940-383-7400.
Consumers may also view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website.