Echo-brand gas-powered grass trimmers, brush cutters, hedge clippers, power blowers, and power edgers
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 540,000)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Echo Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill.
- Reason for Recall:
- 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.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- ongoing
- 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.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should stop using the recalled tools immediately and contact an Echo dealer for a free repair.
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Product Information
Full 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. Model Description Start S/N End S/N HC-150 Hedge Clipper 05036751 05076594 HC-150i Hedge Clipper 05003843 05005681 HC-151 Hedge Clipper 06005083 06007241 HCR-150 Hedge Clipper 05001362 05002577 HCR-151 Hedge Clipper 06001227 06001271 SHC-210 Hedge Clipper 05006409 05009843 SHC-211 Hedge Clipper 06001001 06001029 PB-200 Power Blower 05113414 05210165 PB-200 Power Blower 06015814 06028130 PE-200 Power Edger 05022289 05044753 PE-310 Power Edger 03001851 03003116 PE-311 Power Edger 02001085 02001266 PPF-210 Power Pruner 05009112 05014016 PPF-211 Power Pruner 06001278 06001423 ES-210 Shred/n/Vac 05037462 05061058 ES-211 Shred/n/Vac 06001999 06003588 GT-200i Trimmer 05020627 05030474 GT-200R Trimmer 05047380 05147265 GT-201i Trimmer 06001645 06001841 GT-201R Trimmer 06008111 06013438 SRM-210 Trimmer 05120420 05278091 SRM-210i Trimmer 05011856 05022111 SRM-210SB Trimmer 05008493 05016331 SRM-211 Trimmer 06009599 06016954 SRM-310 Trimmer 03005081 03008383 SRM-310S Trimmer 03001968 03003296 SRM-311 Trimmer 02003200 02003724 SRM-311S Trimmer 02001347 02001431 SRM-340 Trimmer 03001561 03002148 SRM-210U Brushcutter 05002961 05004671 SRM-211U Brushcutter 06001001 06001028 SRM-310U Brushcutter 03001782 03002571 SRM-311U Brushcutter 02001405 02001601 WP-1000 Water Pump 508419 510025
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 540,000)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 04171
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