Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers (Shindaiwa) – injury hazard (2008)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers
Brand
Shindaiwa Kogyo Co. Ltd, of Hiroshima, Japan
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Shindaiwa Kogyo Co. Ltd, of Hiroshima, Japan is recalling Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers. The hazard is: The blower's impeller (fan) can separate from the base and break apart, causing plastic pieces to be. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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, "EB8510, Shindaiwa."
Reported concern (CPSC)
The blower's impeller (fan) can separate from the base and break apart, causing plastic pieces to be blown out of the machine, and pose a laceration and impact hazard to consumers. The flying pieces also can cause property damage and injury to bystanders.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact Shindaiwa for the closest dealer location to schedule a free inspection and impeller replacement. Consumers who have registered their equipment should have already received correspondence from Shindaiwa about this recall.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026