Backpack Blowers Recalled by Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA
CPSC recall 01128a. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The engine exhaust can emit flames, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately, and call their local ASTRON or TMC dealer for a free repair.
CPSC recall 01128a has the recall date 24 Apr 2001. The notice names the firm Kawasaki Motors. The recall has about 3,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Blowers.
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| Incidents and injuries | Kawasaki has received two reports of flames coming out of the engine exhaust. No injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 3,000 |
| Description | The recalled backpack blowers were manufactured under two different model names; though, each uses a TEX54D Kawasaki engine: -The ASTRON KB-541, which was distributed by Star Garden Supply, model has a red fan case, with a white fuel tank and black frame. The words, "Astron Backpack Blower" and the model number are on a label on the gas tank and on a cap right above the tank. -The TMC KTBL-5600XA, which was distributed by TMC Power Equipment, has a white fan case and fuel tank, with a black frame. The model name, "TMC," and the model number are on a label on the fuel tank, and the name "Kawasaki" is on a cap right above the tank. The blower serial numbers can be found on the blower base of the ASTRON products, and on the fan case of TMC products. The engine serial numbers can be found at the bottom of the recoil starter: Product Model Blower Serial No. Ranges Engine Serial No. Ranges ASTRON KB-541 0950001 through 0950700 0X50001 through 0X50700 0Y50001 through 0Y50700 TEX54D-AE80 159675 through 160384 TEX54D-AE80 160901 through 161600 TEX54D-AE80 162056 through 162755 TMC KTBL-5600XA 56010001 through 56011050 TEX54D-AF70 161701 through 16205 TEX54D-BF70 172943 through 173642 |
| Product | ASTRON and TMC backpack blowers, About 3,000, Blowers |
| Sold at | ASTRON and TMC dealers nationwide sold the backpack blowers to lawn and garden companies, from October 2000 through February 2001, for about $500. |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A |
| Distributor | Star Garden Supply Inc; TMC Power Equipment Inc |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 3,000Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 36%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category Blowers
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Kawasaki Motors
- 32
Other recalls of the firm
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- CPSC recall notice 01128aThe notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 01128a. https://recallregister.com/product/723-backpack-blowers-recalled-by-kawasaki-motors-corp-usa/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 01128a report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Kawasaki has received two reports of flames coming out of the engine exhaust. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
ASTRON and TMC dealers nationwide sold the backpack blowers to lawn and garden companies, from October 2000 through February 2001, for about $500.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 01128a?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 3,000
- How many CPSC recalls name Kawasaki Motors?
- 32 CPSC recalls on this register name Kawasaki Motors. This recall is 1 of them.