RedMax Backpack Blowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

RedMax Gas-Powered Backpack Blowers

Date of Recall

2006-04-25

CPSC Release Number

06-147

Manufactured In

Japan and Georgia

Units

About 170,000

Importer

Komatsu Zenoah America, doing business as RedMax, of Norcross, Ga.

Sold By

RedMax dealers nationwide from December 1996 through December 2005 for about $530

Problem/Hazard

The muffler support bracket can break, creating an opening in the muffler body. Hot exhaust gases can then escape from the muffler and could melt the fuel tank or ignite grease, oil or debris around the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries/Incidents

RedMax has received five reports of units that have caught fire when hot exhaust gases from damaged mufflers ignited grease, oil or debris around the area of the fuel tank. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The RedMax gasoline-powered backpack blowers are red and black with a white fuel tank. Model numbers EB6200, EB7000, EB7001, and EB7001RH can be found on the body of the blowers along with "RedMax," "Zenoah," and "Komatsu."

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact RedMax for a dealer location nearest to them to schedule a free inspection and a free repair if necessary. Consumers who have registered their equipment will receive direct notification about this recall from RedMax.

Consumer Contact

For additional information consumers can contact RedMax at (800) 291-8251, anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.redmax.com

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