ECHO Recalls Gas-Powered Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 24329. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The fuel supply line can leak gas, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blowers, and contact an authorized ECHO dealer (www.echo-usa.com/store-locator) to schedule an appointment to bring the ECHO gas-powered backpack blower in for free installation of a new replacement fuel line. ECHO is contacting all known purchasers directly.
CPSC recall 24329 has the recall date 1 Aug 2024. The notice names the firm ECHO. The recall has about 3,900 units. The median CPSC recall of 2024 has 8,640 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 3,900 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves two ECHO 59.7cc gas-powered backpack blowers with the model numbers PB-5810H and PB-5810T. These blowers are designed for residential and commercial use. The blowers are orange and black in color, and "ECHO" is printed on the starter recoil housing. Model and serial numbers are located on a label near the right side of the black blower fan housing. This recall includes the following serial numbers: Model Number Serial Number Range PB-5810H P61312001001 to P61312002590 PB-5810T P61212001001 to P61212004155 |
| Product | ECHO gas-powered backpack blowers, About 3,900 |
| Sold at | Golden Eagle Distributing Company, of Rocklin, California, and independent dealers nationwide from May 2024 through June 2024 for about $430. |
| Manufacturer | ECHO Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 3,900Median of 2024: 8,640
- CPSC recalls of 2024
- 305
- Recalls of 2024 with one of the same hazards
- 27%
- Recalls on the register that name ECHO
- 6
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 5 Mar 2020 | ECHO Recalls Backpack Blowers and Replacement Shoulder Straps Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards |
| 23 Feb 2012 | ECHO Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard |
| 29 Jun 2004 | CPSC, Echo Inc. Announce Recall of Gas-Powered Hand Tools |
| 28 Aug 1986 | Cs-500VL Chain Saw Recalled by Echo |
| 30 Sep 1983 | Weed & Grass Trimmers Recalled by Echo |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 24329The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 24329. https://recallregister.com/product/10024-echo-recalls-gas-powered-backpack-blowers-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 24329 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Golden Eagle Distributing Company, of Rocklin, California, and independent dealers nationwide from May 2024 through June 2024 for about $430.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 24329?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 24329?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 3,900