ECHO Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 12118. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The fuel line between the fuel tank and carburetor could have been damaged during assembly leading to fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the backpack blowers and return them to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for a free repair.
CPSC recall 12118 has the recall date 23 Feb 2012. The notice names the firm ECHO. The recall has about 16,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Leaf Blowers.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 16,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves two models of the ECHO 2-cycle gas powered backpack blowers. The 25.4 cc blowers are orange and black in color and "ECHO" is printed on the pull starter housing and blower tube. Model numbers are on a label near the pull starter handle. Serial numbers are on a label near the gas filler cap. Models and corresponding serial numbers included in this recall: Model Serial Numbers PB-265L P093121 35519 through P093121 50152 PB-265L P078110 20732 through P078110 22309 |
| Product | Gas Powered Backpack Blower, About 16,000, Leaf Blowers |
| Sold at | Home Depot and authorized ECHO dealers from August 2011 through January 2012 for about $270. |
| Manufacturer | ECHO Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 16,000Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Leaf Blowers
- 0%
- 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 |
| 5 Mar 2020 | ECHO Recalls Backpack Blowers and Replacement Shoulder Straps Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards |
| 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 12118The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12118. https://recallregister.com/product/990-echo-recalls-backpack-blowers-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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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 12118 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Home Depot and authorized ECHO dealers from August 2011 through January 2012 for about $270.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12118?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12118?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 16,000