ECHO Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #12118
Recall Date
2012-02-23
Manufacturer
ECHO Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill.
Units Affected
About 16,000
Products Involved
Gas Powered Backpack Blower
Hazard
The fuel line between the fuel tank and carburetor could have been damaged during assembly leading to fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the backpack blowers and return them to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for a free repair.
Reported Injuries
None reported
Sold At
Home Depot and authorized ECHO dealers from August 2011 through January 2012 for about $270.
Manufactured In
United States
Full Recall 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
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28