CPSC recall 06147
RedMax Gas-Powered Backpack Blowers
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2024-06-05
On 2024-06-05 the CPSC announced a recall of RedMax Gas-Powered Backpack Blowers by Komatsu Zenoah America Doing Business As Redmax, citing 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.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06147 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2006-04-25 |
| Published | 2024-06-05 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Komatsu Zenoah America Doing Business As Redmax |
| Distribution | US |
Product
RedMax Gas-Powered Backpack Blowers | 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."
Reason
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.
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/2006/RedMax-Backpack-Blowers-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
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