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CPSC, RedMax Backpack Blowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

Date: April 25, 2006
Company: RedMax dealers nationwide from December 1996 through December 2005
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact Husqvarna for a dealer location nearest to them to schedule a free inspection and a free repair, if necessary.

Affected Products

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."

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About RedMax dealers nationwide from December 1996 through December 2005

RedMax dealers nationwide from December 1996 through December 2005 has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report