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Shindaiwa Inc. Announces Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
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 muffler replacement. Consumers who have registered their equipment should have already received correspondence from Shindaiwa about this recall.
Affected Products
This recall involves Shindaiwa Models EB8510 and EB8510RT. All models up to serial #7025018 are included. After serial number 7025018, the leaf blower has been upgraded with stainless steel muffler shells. The backpack blowers weight approximately 24 pounds and include Serial Numbers through February 2007 production (S/N 702XXXX) which are located on the side label. These machines are blue, with a red label that reads "Shindaiwa".
Why Was This Recalled?
The muffler's outer shell can melt allowing exhaust gas to exit from the bottom or back side of the muffler. The exhaust gas may cause damage to the fuel tank creating a possible fire hazard for the user.
Where Was This Sold?
Distribution information not available.
About Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd., Hiroshima, Japan
Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd., Hiroshima, Japan has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.
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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report