CPSC recall 12118
Gas Powered Backpack Blower
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-04-13
On 2016-04-13 the CPSC announced a recall of Gas Powered Backpack Blower by Echo, citing the fuel line between the fuel tank and carburetor could have been damaged during assembly leading to fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12118 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2012-02-23 |
| Published | 2016-04-13 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Echo |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Gas Powered Backpack Blower | This recall involves two models of the ECHO 2-cycle gas powered backpack blowers. The 25.4 cc blowers are orange and black in color and "ECHO" is printed on the pull starter housing and blower tube. Model numbers are on a label near the pull starter handle. Serial numbers are on a label near the gas filler cap. Models and corresponding serial numbers included in this recall: Model Serial Numbers PB-265L P093121 35519 through P093121 50152 PB-265L P078110 20732 through P078110 22309
Reason
The fuel line between the fuel tank and carburetor could have been damaged during assembly leading to fuel leakage, 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/2012/ECHO-Recalls-Backpack-Blowers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
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