CPSC recall 01178
Backpack blowers
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2026-03-10
On 2026-03-10 the CPSC announced a recall of Backpack blowers by Husqvarna Forest And Garden, citing the fuel tanks on these blowers can leak, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01178 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2001-06-26 |
| Published | 2026-03-10 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Husqvarna Forest And Garden |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Backpack blowers | 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. Manufacturer Model Number Dates Sold Toll-Free Number/Web Site Husqvarna Forest & Garden Co. 155BT and 155BF Sold from June 1998 through June 2001 (800) 438-7297 www.husqvarna.com John Deere Consumer Products Inc. UT 26113, UT08093 and UT08104 Sold from January 1998 through April 2001 (800) 537-8233 www.johndeere.com Makita U.S.A. Inc. RBL500 Sold from March 1997 through January 2001 (800) 625-4828 www.makitaope.com Carswell Import & Marketing Associates Inc. FL500 Sold from December 1996 through June 2001 (800) 929-1948 www.carswelldist.com Tilton Equipment Co. TB50 Sold from August 2000 through May 2001 (800) 447-1152 www.tiltonequipment.com
Reason
The fuel tanks on these blowers can leak, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Five-Firms-Announce-Recall-of-Backpack-Blowers
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