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Recalled Aug 1, 2024 · #24329

ECHO Recalls Gas-Powered Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard

Hazard

The fuel supply line can leak gas, posing a fire hazard.

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Description

This recall involves two ECHO 59.7cc gas-powered backpack blowers with the model numbers PB-5810H and PB-5810T. These blowers are designed for residential and commercial use. The blowers are orange and black in color, and "ECHO" is printed on the starter recoil housing. Model and serial numbers are located on a label near the right side of the black blower fan housing. This recall includes the following serial numbers: Model Number Serial Number Range PB-5810H P61312001001 to P61312002590 PB-5810T P61212001001 to P61212004155

Product details

Product
ECHO gas-powered backpack blowers
Type
Manufacturer
ECHO Inc., of Lake Zurich, Illinois
Model numbers
5810H, 5810T, P61312001001, P61312002590, P61212001001, P61212004155
UPCs
Sold at
Golden Eagle Distributing Company, of Rocklin, California, and independent dealers nationwide from May 2024 through June 2024 for about $430.
Made in
United States

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blowers, and contact an authorized ECHO dealer (www.echo-usa.com/store-locator) to schedule an appointment to bring the ECHO gas-powered backpack blower in for free installation of a new replacement fuel line. ECHO is contacting all known purchasers directly.

View the official CPSC notice