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Product Recall Number: 01-178

Why was Backpack blowers recalled?

The fuel tanks on these blowers can leak, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.

Backpack blowers
Here's product recall specific data for Backpack blowers.

  • Product Recall Number: 01-178

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2001-06-25

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Backpack blowers

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), five firms are recalling about 50,500 backpack blowers. The fuel tanks on these blowers can leak, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.The following firms are conducting this recall: Husqvarna Forest & Garden Co., of Charlotte, N.C.; John Deere Consumer Products Inc., of Moline, Ill.; Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif.; Carswell Import & Marketing Associates Inc., of Winston-Salem, N.C.; and Tilton Equipment Co., of Rye, N.H.Carswell has received 159 reports of leaking fuel tanks on these blowers. Makita U.S.A has received 55 reports of leaks. John Deere has received five reports of leaks. No injuries have been reported. The other firms have not had reports of leaks.The recalled blowers all have their brand name, model number and serial number written on the units. Consumers should check with the manufacturer to determine if their blower is part of the recall. Consumers should have their serial number available when they contact the firm. ManufacturerModel NumberDates SoldToll-Free Number/Web SiteHusqvarna Forest & Garden Co.155BT and 155BFSold from June 1998 through June 2001(800) 438-7297www.husqvarna.comJohn Deere Consumer Products Inc.UT 26113, UT08093 and UT08104Sold from January 1998 through April 2001(800) 537-8233www.johndeere.comMakita U.S.A. Inc.RBL500Sold from March 1997 through January 2001(800) 625-4828www.makitaope.comCarswell Import & Marketing Associates Inc.FL500Sold from December 1996 through June 2001(800) 929-1948www.carswelldist.comTilton Equipment Co.TB50Sold from August 2000 through May 2001(800) 447-1152www.tiltonequipment.comHome centers, hardware stores and manufacturer dealers nationwide sold these blowers for between $400 and $750.Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately, and contact the manufacturer to have their blower repaired free of charge.

  • Hazard Description: The fuel tanks on these blowers can leak, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 50,500

  • Incidents: Carswell has received 159 reports of leaking fuel tanks on these blowers. Makita U.S.A has received 55 reports of leaks. John Deere has received five reports of leaks. No injuries have been reported. The other firms have not had reports of leaks.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately, and contact the manufacturer to have their blower repaired free of charge.

  • Sold At: Home centers, hardware stores and manufacturer dealers nationwide sold these blowers for between $400 and $750.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: None Listed

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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