CPSC Recall in 2006: Shindaiwa Inc. Announces Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 06-146

Date: April 25, 2006

Product Name: Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Shindaiwa, of Tualatin, Ore., is voluntarily recalling about 87,000 Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers. The backpack blower's muffler support bracket can break, creating an opening in the muffler body. Hot exhaust gases could then escape from the muffler and melt the fuel tank or ignite grease or debris around the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.Name of Product: Shindaiwa Backpack BlowersUnits: About 87,000Importer: Shindaiwa, of Tualatin, Ore.Hazard: The backpack blower's muffler support bracket can break, creating an opening in the muffler body. Hot exhaust gases could then escape from the muffler and melt the fuel tank or ignite grease or debris around the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.Incidents/Injuries: Shindaiwa received one report of fire. No injuries reported.Description and Models: The Shindaiwa gasoline-powered backpack blowers are red and black with a white fuel tank. Model numbers EB630 or EB630RT are printed on the body of the blowers along with Shindaiwa.Sold by: Shindaiwa dealers nationwide from July 1999 through February 2006 for about $545.Manufactured In: JapanRemedy: Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact Shindaiwa for the closest dealer location to schedule a free inspection and a free repair if necessary. Consumers who have registered their equipment will receive direct correspondence from Shindaiwa about this recall.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Shindaiwa at (800) 521-7733 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.shindaiwa.com.

Hazard Description:

The backpack blower's muffler support bracket can break, creating an opening in the muffler body. Hot exhaust gases could then escape from the muffler and melt the fuel tank or ignite grease or debris around the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Inspect, Repair

Units: About 87,000

Incidents:

Shindaiwa received one report of fire. No injuries reported.

Sold At:

Shindaiwa dealers nationwide from July 1999 through February 2006 for about $545.

Manufactured In:

Japan