CPSC Recall in 2004: CPSC, Echo Inc. Announce Recall of Gas-Powered Hand Tools

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2004.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 04-171

Date: June 28, 2004

Product Name: Echo-brand gas-powered grass trimmers, brush cutters, hedge clippers, power blowers, and power edgers

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Echo Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill. is voluntarily recalling about 540,000 Echo-brand grass trimmers, brush cutters, hedge clippers, power blowers and power edgers. The fuel lines on these tools can develop an "alligator surface" appearance which could develop into a condition that will allow leakage of gasoline and fuel vapor, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Name of product: Echo-brand gas-powered grass trimmers, brush cutters, hedge clippers, power blowers, and power edgersUnits: About 540,000Manufacturer/Importer: Echo Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill.Hazard: The fuel lines on these tools can develop an "alligator surface" appearance which could develop into a condition that will allow leakage of gasoline and fuel vapor, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Echo has received three reports of fuel leakage with no reported injuries or property damage.Description: The specific gas-powered tools involved are identified by the model and serial numbers on the following chart. The model number and serial number is written on the name plate on each product.ModelDescriptionStart S/NEnd S/NHC-150Hedge Clipper0503675105076594HC-150iHedge Clipper0500384305005681HC-151Hedge Clipper0600508306007241HCR-150Hedge Clipper0500136205002577HCR-151Hedge Clipper0600122706001271SHC-210Hedge Clipper0500640905009843SHC-211Hedge Clipper0600100106001029PB-200Power Blower0511341405210165PB-200Power Blower0601581406028130PE-200Power Edger0502228905044753PE-310Power Edger0300185103003116PE-311Power Edger0200108502001266PPF-210Power Pruner0500911205014016PPF-211Power Pruner0600127806001423ES-210Shred/n/Vac0503746205061058ES-211Shred/n/Vac0600199906003588GT-200iTrimmer0502062705030474GT-200RTrimmer0504738005147265GT-201iTrimmer0600164506001841GT-201RTrimmer0600811106013438SRM-210Trimmer0512042005278091SRM-210iTrimmer0501185605022111SRM-210SBTrimmer0500849305016331SRM-211Trimmer0600959906016954SRM-310Trimmer0300508103008383SRM-310STrimmer0300196803003296SRM-311Trimmer0200320002003724SRM-311STrimmer0200134702001431SRM-340Trimmer0300156103002148SRM-210UBrushcutter0500296105004671SRM-211UBrushcutter0600100106001028SRM-310UBrushcutter0300178203002571SRM-311UBrushcutter0200140502001601WP-1000Water Pump508419510025Sold at: Home Depot, home centers, hardware stores, and power equipment dealers nationwide from February 2003 to May 2004 for between $149 and $300.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled tools immediately and contact an Echo dealer for a free repair.Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers should call Echo toll-free at (800) 673-1558 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit Echo's website at www.echo-usa.com.

Hazard Description:

The fuel lines on these tools can develop an "alligator surface" appearance which could develop into a condition that will allow leakage of gasoline and fuel vapor, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 540,000

Incidents:

Echo has received three reports of fuel leakage with no reported injuries or property damage.

Sold At:

Home Depot, home centers, hardware stores, and power equipment dealers nationwide from February 2003 to May 2004 for between $149 and $300.

Manufactured In:

United States