CPSC, Five Firms Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers
CPSC recall 01178. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The fuel tanks on these blowers can leak, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately, and contact the manufacturer to have their blower repaired free of charge.
CPSC recall 01178 has the recall date 26 Jun 2001. The notice names the firm Husqvarna Forest & Garden. The recall has about 50,500 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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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Carswell has received 159 reports of leaking fuel tanks on these blowers. Makita U.S.A has received 55 reports of leaks. John Deere has received five reports of leaks. No injuries have been reported. The other firms have not had reports of leaks. |
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| Units | 50,500 |
| Description | The recalled blowers all have their brand name, model number and serial number written on the units. Consumers should check with the manufacturer to determine if their blower is part of the recall. Consumers should have their serial number available when they contact the firm. Manufacturer Model Number Dates Sold Toll-Free Number/Web Site Husqvarna Forest & Garden Co. 155BT and 155BF Sold from June 1998 through June 2001 (800) 438-7297 www.husqvarna.com John Deere Consumer Products Inc. UT 26113, UT08093 and UT08104 Sold from January 1998 through April 2001 (800) 537-8233 www.johndeere.com Makita U.S.A. Inc. RBL500 Sold from March 1997 through January 2001 (800) 625-4828 www.makitaope.com Carswell Import & Marketing Associates Inc. FL500 Sold from December 1996 through June 2001 (800) 929-1948 www.carswelldist.com Tilton Equipment Co. TB50 Sold from August 2000 through May 2001 (800) 447-1152 www.tiltonequipment.com |
| Product | Backpack blowers, About 50,500, Blowers |
| Sold at | Home centers, hardware stores and manufacturer dealers nationwide sold these blowers for between $400 and $750. |
| Manufacturer | Husqvarna Forest & Garden Co; John Deere Consumer Products Inc; Makita U.S.A. Inc; Carswell Import & Marketing Associates Inc; Tilton Equipment Co |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 50,500Median 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 Husqvarna Forest & Garden
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 01178The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 01178. https://recallregister.com/product/867-cpsc-five-firms-announce-recall-of-backpack-blowers/. 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 01178 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Carswell has received 159 reports of leaking fuel tanks on these blowers. Makita U.S.A has received 55 reports of leaks. John Deere has received five reports of leaks. No injuries have been reported. The other firms have not had reports of leaks.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Home centers, hardware stores and manufacturer dealers nationwide sold these blowers for between $400 and $750.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 01178?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 50,500