CPSC Recall in 2020: ECHO Recalls Backpack Blowers and Replacement Shoulder Straps Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 20-086

Date: March 05, 2020

Product Name: ECHO and Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers and replacement straps

Recall Description:

This recall involves ECHO and Shindaiwa brand 2-cycle gas powered commercial backpack blowers with shoulder straps.  This recall also includes replacement shoulder straps. The model and serial numbers can be found on the blower’s engine block.  The ECHO or Shindaiwa logo appears on the shoulder strap, and the replacement strap part number appears on the plastic bag at the time of sale. Backpack blower ModelsStart Serial NumberEnd Serial NumberPB-8010H P48715001001P48715999999PB-8010H P52315001001P52315011904PB-8010TP48615001001P48615999999PB-8010TP52415001001P52415014244EB810P52515001001P52515002697EB810RTP52015001001P52015999999EB810RTP52615001001P52615003792 Spare Parts – Replacement Straps Part NumberECHO Right shoulder strap P/N C061000780ECHO Right shoulder strapP/N C061000781ECHO Left shoulder strapP/N C061000790ECHO Left shoulder strapP/N C061000791Shindaiwa Right shoulder strapP/N C061000861Shindaiwa Left shoulder strapP/N C061000871

Hazard Description:

The blower’s shoulder straps, plastic buckles, or the anti-static ground wire can be drawn into the blower fan and fan housing causing plastic pieces to be expelled from the machine, posing laceration and impact hazards.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 67,700 blowers and 6,600 replacement straps

Incidents:

The firm has received 62 reports of incidents, including one minor injury, when pieces of blower were expelled from the machine, hitting a consumer in the neck.

Sold At:

Independent ECHO and Shindaiwa outdoor power equipment dealers and online at www.HomeDepot.com and www.Grainger.com between August 2018 and February 2020 for about $600 for blowers and $30 for replacement straps.

Manufactured In:

United States