ECHO Recalls Gas-Powered Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #24329
Recall Date
2024-08-01
Manufacturer
ECHO Inc., of Lake Zurich, Illinois
Units Affected
About 3,900
Products Involved
ECHO gas-powered backpack blowers
Hazard
The fuel supply line can leak gas, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blowers, and contact an authorized ECHO dealer (www.echo-usa.com/store-locator) to schedule an appointment to bring the ECHO gas-powered backpack blower in for free installation of a new replacement fuel line. ECHO is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Reported Injuries
None reported
Sold At
Golden Eagle Distributing Company, of Rocklin, California, and independent dealers nationwide from May 2024 through June 2024 for about $430.
Manufactured In
United States
Full Recall Description
This recall involves two ECHO 59.7cc gas-powered backpack blowers with the model numbers PB-5810H and PB-5810T. These blowers are designed for residential and commercial use. The blowers are orange and black in color, and "ECHO" is printed on the starter recoil housing. Model and serial numbers are located on a label near the right side of the black blower fan housing. This recall includes the following serial numbers: Model Number Serial Number Range PB-5810H P61312001001 to P61312002590 PB-5810T P61212001001 to P61212004155
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