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<title>Blowers Recall Warnings</title>
<subtitle>Latest Blowers Recalls Feed for November 20, 2009 11:17 AM</subtitle>
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<updated>2009-11-20T11:17:47-08:00</updated>
<author><name>Justia Inc.</name>
<uri>http://www.justia.com</uri>
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<title>Backpack Blowers Recalled by Homelite Due to Fire Hazard</title>
<link href="/operating-equipment/blowers/10-037/"  rel="alternate" ></link>
<id>urn:uuid:15493d56-f530-3521-ea8d-77cfb6df3f99</id>
<updated>2009-11-12T00:00:00-08:00</updated>
<summary type="html" ><![CDATA[ This recall involves the Homelite Mighty Lite backpack blowers. The blowers are red and black. The following models are affected by this recall:]]></summary>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>The Toro Company Reannounces Recall of Electric Blowers Due to Projectile Hazards</title>
<link href="/operating-equipment/blowers/09-062/"  rel="alternate" ></link>
<id>urn:uuid:405dab5b-1b6c-15da-a91c-010378ed93c7</id>
<updated>2008-12-11T00:00:00-08:00</updated>
<summary type="html" ><![CDATA[ The recall involves Toro Power Sweep electric blower model 51586 that was manufactured between 2000 and 2002. The recalled units have serial numbers that range between 000055100 and 220255609. There are two decals on the main housing of the blower. One decal reads, &#8220;TORO Power Sweep&#8221; and the decal on the opposite side of the blower contains the model number and serial number (shown by the letter &#8220;A&#8221; in the picture below). The recalled units can be identified by a black impeller fan, which can be seen through the air inlet screen on the bottom of the unit.]]></summary>
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<entry>
<title>Shindaiwa Corp. Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards</title>
<link href="/operating-equipment/blowers/08-271/"  rel="alternate" ></link>
<id>urn:uuid:4dc64763-89d1-d734-14a8-5267adf78935</id>
<updated>2008-05-15T00:00:00-07:00</updated>
<summary type="html" ><![CDATA[ This recall involves Shindaiwa Models EB8510 and EB8510RT. All models up to serial # 7014728 are included. The backpack blowers weigh approximately 24 pounds and include Serial Numbers through February 2007 production (S/N 702XXXX) which are located on the side label. These machines are black and blue with a red and black label that reads, &ldquo;EB8510, Shindaiwa.&rdquo;]]></summary>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>Shindaiwa Inc. Announces Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard</title>
<link href="/operating-equipment/blowers/07-289/"  rel="alternate" ></link>
<id>urn:uuid:2686de84-25d8-c568-3ee2-10900e56bc7a</id>
<updated>2007-08-24T00:00:00-07:00</updated>
<summary type="html" ><![CDATA[ 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.]]></summary>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>The Toro Company Recalls Electric Blowers Due to Projectile Hazards</title>
<link href="/operating-equipment/blowers/07-253/"  rel="alternate" ></link>
<id>urn:uuid:5c71f1dd-97ab-1ec3-36e8-b661eea454e1</id>
<updated>2007-07-26T00:00:00-07:00</updated>
<summary type="html" ><![CDATA[ The recall involves Toro Power Sweep electric blower model 51586 that was manufactured between 2000 and 2002. The electric blowers have serial numbers that range between 000055100 and 220255609. There are two decals on the main housing of the blower. One decal reads, "TORO Power Sweep" and the decal on the opposite side of the blower contains the model number and serial number. The recalled units can be identified by a black impeller fan, which can be seen through the air inlet screen on the bottom of the unit.]]></summary>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>Black &amp; Decker Recalls Blower/Vacuums for Fire Hazard</title>
<link href="/operating-equipment/blowers/07-005/"  rel="alternate" ></link>
<id>urn:uuid:55f9af93-f316-bb73-b266-76d02971dcdb</id>
<updated>2006-10-10T00:00:00-07:00</updated>
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</entry>
<entry>
<title>RedMax Backpack Blowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard</title>
<link href="/operating-equipment/blowers/06-147/"  rel="alternate" ></link>
<id>urn:uuid:5d81cd77-0066-6b7c-ac90-1968e0b40168</id>
<updated>2006-04-25T00:00:00-07:00</updated>
<summary type="html" ><![CDATA[ The RedMax gasoline-powered backpack blowers are red and black with a white fuel tank. Model numbers EB6200, EB7000, EB7001, and EB7001RH can be found on the body of the blowers along with "RedMax," "Zenoah," and "Komatsu."]]></summary>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>Shindaiwa Inc. Announces Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard</title>
<link href="/operating-equipment/blowers/06-146/"  rel="alternate" ></link>
<id>urn:uuid:dfb36824-04f6-b3ae-1861-96926b74ecc3</id>
<updated>2006-04-25T00:00:00-07:00</updated>
<summary type="html" ><![CDATA[]]></summary>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>Leaf Blowers Sold at Home Depot Recalled for Laceration Hazard</title>
<link href="/operating-equipment/blowers/06-073/"  rel="alternate" ></link>
<id>urn:uuid:a66f2c9d-a647-467d-ad42-b50d29215668</id>
<updated>2006-01-25T00:00:00-08:00</updated>
<summary type="html" ><![CDATA[ The recalled blower is used outside to blow, vacuum or mulch leaves. "Homelite" is printed on the top of the blower. The blower is red with a black nozzle, and weighs about 10 lbs. Model number UT08542 or UT08542A is printed on the operator's manual. Only blowers missing the black cover over the fan are included in the recall. "Homelite" and "Vac Attack II" are written on the fan cover. A bag connects to the blower to collect the leaves or mulch.]]></summary>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>Stihl Inc. Recall of Backpack Blowers</title>
<link href="/operating-equipment/blowers/06-008/"  rel="alternate" ></link>
<id>urn:uuid:a29d5cde-9b4b-ddb9-97f2-fb8db372afb5</id>
<updated>2005-10-18T00:00:00-07:00</updated>
<summary type="html" ><![CDATA[ These backpack blowers have serial numbers ranging from 264264925 through 264740832 which are located on top of the engine's cylinder on the fin. The spark plug boot can be removed to view the serial number from the exterior of the blower.]]></summary>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>Echo Inc. Recall of Gas-Powered Hand Tools</title>
<link href="/operating-equipment/blowers/04-171/"  rel="alternate" ></link>
<id>urn:uuid:02c6b4a5-2c17-a49e-4edf-0cce9f33a94c</id>
<updated>2004-06-29T00:00:00-07:00</updated>
<summary type="html" ><![CDATA[]]></summary>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>Tecumseh Products Co. Recalls Power Equipment Engines</title>
<link href="/operating-equipment/blowers/03-046/"  rel="alternate" ></link>
<id>urn:uuid:718d46f5-3ec3-736a-9f0b-a6f6b23bbc30</id>
<updated>2002-11-27T00:00:00-08:00</updated>
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</entry>
<entry>
<title>CPSC, Five Firms Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers</title>
<link href="/operating-equipment/blowers/01-178/"  rel="alternate" ></link>
<id>urn:uuid:4c3eb19e-1b25-2107-b797-8ceb04e277ba</id>
<updated>2001-06-26T00:00:00-07:00</updated>
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</entry>
<entry>
<title>Firms Recall Backpack Blowers and Cigarette Lighters</title>
<link href="/operating-equipment/blowers/01-128/"  rel="alternate" ></link>
<id>urn:uuid:0f49a993-785e-10dc-1319-319f83a999ae</id>
<updated>2001-04-24T00:00:00-07:00</updated>
<summary type="html" ><![CDATA[]]></summary>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>Backpack Blowers and Children's Wands Recalled by Firms</title>
<link href="/operating-equipment/blowers/01-109/"  rel="alternate" ></link>
<id>urn:uuid:4deb9616-ea37-1386-1c16-4abd5c2e7030</id>
<updated>2001-03-19T00:00:00-08:00</updated>
<summary type="html" ><![CDATA[]]></summary>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>Homelite&amp;#174; Handheld Power Blowers/Vacuums Recalled by John Deere</title>
<link href="/operating-equipment/blowers/00-096/"  rel="alternate" ></link>
<id>urn:uuid:c79cc4c4-b33f-4200-41d0-f621ab532d79</id>
<updated>2000-04-11T00:00:00-07:00</updated>
<summary type="html" ><![CDATA[]]></summary>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>Gasoline-Powered Backpack Blowers Recall by Homelite</title>
<link href="/operating-equipment/blowers/97-165/"  rel="alternate" ></link>
<id>urn:uuid:e6ae5b43-f9fe-3df3-80b4-acb403e89645</id>
<updated>1997-07-31T00:00:00-07:00</updated>
<summary type="html" ><![CDATA[]]></summary>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>Backpack Blowers And Chain Saws Recall by Shindaiwa</title>
<link href="/operating-equipment/blowers/96-087/"  rel="alternate" ></link>
<id>urn:uuid:c5c9e9d8-0f61-7b13-717b-59b8871f0922</id>
<updated>1996-03-27T00:00:00-08:00</updated>
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</entry>
<entry>
<title>Backpack Blowers Recalled by Tanaka</title>
<link href="/operating-equipment/blowers/96-050/"  rel="alternate" ></link>
<id>urn:uuid:566e0b84-0d31-a66d-e132-0135d965c0bf</id>
<updated>1995-12-20T00:00:00-08:00</updated>
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