ECHO Recalls Backpack Blowers and Replacement Shoulder Straps Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards
CPSC recall 20086. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The blower's shoulder straps, plastic buckles, or the anti-static ground wire can be drawn into the blower fan and fan housing causing plastic pieces to be expelled from the machine, posing laceration and impact hazards.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the backpack blowers and return them to an authorized ECHO or Shindaiwa dealer for a free repair. To locate the nearest authorized dealer, go to the ECHO Store Locator at www.echo-usa.com or the Shindaiwa Dealer Locator at www.shindaiwa-usa.com.
CPSC recall 20086 has the recall date 5 Mar 2020. The notice names the firm ECHO. The recall has about 67,700 units. The median CPSC recall of 2020 has 6,100 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Laceration.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received 62 reports of incidents, including one minor injury, when pieces of blower were expelled from the machine, hitting a consumer in the neck. |
|---|---|
| Units | 67,700 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves ECHO and Shindaiwa brand 2-cycle gas powered commercial backpack blowers with shoulder straps. This recall also includes replacement shoulder straps. The model and serial numbers can be found on the blower's engine block. The ECHO or Shindaiwa logo appears on the shoulder strap, and the replacement strap part number appears on the plastic bag at the time of sale. Backpack blower Models Start Serial Number End Serial Number PB-8010H P48715001001 P48715999999 PB-8010H P52315001001 P52315011904 PB-8010T P48615001001 P48615999999 PB-8010T P52415001001 P52415014244 EB810 P52515001001 P52515002697 EB810RT P52015001001 P52015999999 EB810RT P52615001001 P52615003792 Spare Parts - Replacement Straps Part Number ECHO Right shoulder strap P/N C061000780 ECHO Right shoulder strap P/N C061000781 ECHO Left shoulder strap P/N C061000790 ECHO Left shoulder strap P/N C061000791 Shindaiwa Right shoulder strap P/N C061000861 Shindaiwa Left shoulder strap P/N C061000871 |
| Product | ECHO and Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers and replacement straps, About 67,700 blowers and 6,600 replacement straps |
| Sold at | Independent ECHO and Shindaiwa outdoor power equipment dealers and online at www.HomeDepot.com and www.Grainger.com between August 2018 and February 2020 for about $600 for blowers and $30 for replacement straps. |
| Manufacturer | ECHO Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 67,700Median of 2020: 6,100
- CPSC recalls of 2020
- 257
- Recalls of 2020 with one of the same hazards
- 9%
- Recalls on the register that name ECHO
- 6
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 1 Aug 2024 | ECHO Recalls Gas-Powered Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard |
| 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 20086The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 20086. https://recallregister.com/product/8760-echo-recalls-backpack-blowers-and-replacement-shoulder-straps-due-to-l/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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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 20086 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received 62 reports of incidents, including one minor injury, when pieces of blower were expelled from the machine, hitting a consumer in the neck.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Independent ECHO and Shindaiwa outdoor power equipment dealers and online at www.HomeDepot.com and www.Grainger.com between August 2018 and February 2020 for about $600 for blowers and $30 for replacement straps.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 20086?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 20086?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 67,700 blowers and 6,600 replacement straps