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CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard

Date: April 25, 2006
Company: Shindaiwa dealers nationwide from July 1999 through February 2006
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 Shindaiwa for the closest dealer location to schedule a free inspection and a free repair, if necessary. Consumers who have registered their equipment will receive direct correspondence from Shindaiwa about this recall.

Affected Products

The Shindaiwa gasoline-powered backpack blowers are red and black with a white fuel tank. Model numbers EB630 or EB630RT are printed on the body of the blowers, along with Shindaiwa.

Why Was This Recalled?

The backpack blower's muffler support bracket can break, creating an opening in the muffler body. Hot exhaust gases could then escape from the muffler and melt the fuel tank or ignite grease or debris around the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Shindaiwa dealers nationwide from July 1999 through February 2006

Shindaiwa dealers nationwide from July 1999 through February 2006 has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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