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Shindaiwa Corp. Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards

Date: May 15, 2008
Company: Shindaiwa Kogyo Co. Ltd, of Hiroshima, Japan
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 impeller 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 # 7014728 are included. The backpack blowers weigh approximately 24 pounds and include Serial Numbers through February 2007 production (S/N 702XXXX) which are located on the side label. These machines are black and blue with a red and black label that reads, "EB8510, Shindaiwa."

Why Was This Recalled?

The blower's impeller (fan) can separate from the base and break apart, causing plastic pieces to be blown out of the machine, and pose a laceration and impact hazard to consumers. The flying pieces also can cause property damage and injury to bystanders.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Shindaiwa Kogyo Co. Ltd, of Hiroshima, Japan

Shindaiwa Kogyo Co. Ltd, of 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