Shindaiwa Inc. Announces Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #07289
Recall Date
2007-08-24
Manufacturer
Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd., Hiroshima, Japan
Units Affected
About 22,000
Products Involved
Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers
Hazard
The muffler's outer shell can melt allowing exhaust gas to exit from the bottom or back side of the muffler. The exhaust gas may cause damage to the fuel tank creating a possible fire hazard for the user.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact Shindaiwa for the closest dealer location to schedule a free muffler replacement. Consumers who have registered their equipment should have already received correspondence from Shindaiwa about this recall.
Reported Injuries
Shindaiwa is aware of one incident where a small muffler fire was involved with no property damage and no injuries.
Sold At
Shindaiwa dealers nationwide from September 2005 through May 2007 for about $600.
Manufactured In
Japan
Full Recall Description
This recall involves Shindaiwa Models EB8510 and EB8510RT. All models up to serial #7025018 are included. After serial number 7025018, the leaf blower has been upgraded with stainless steel muffler shells. The backpack blowers weight approximately 24 pounds and include Serial Numbers through February 2007 production (S/N 702XXXX) which are located on the side label. These machines are blue, with a red label that reads "Shindaiwa".
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