Consumer Recalls: Backpack Blowers and Mister Dusters

There have been several consumer recalls over the past couple of days that may affect Deal Seeking Mom readers. Please refer to the links included in each section for more details about the specific recalls:

Maruyama Backpack Blowers and Mister Dusters

Maruyama U.S. Inc., of Denton, Texas announced a voluntary recall of Gasoline-Powered Backpack Blowers and Mister Dusters because the gasoline tank can split and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard to consumers. A complete list of model and serial numbers can be found here. The affected blowers and dusters were sold at authorized service dealers nationwide from April 2008 through December 2010 for between $320 and $820.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to the nearest dealer for a free replacement fuel tank. For additional information, contact Maruyama toll-free at (866) 783-7400 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website.

Gasoline-Powered Backpack Blowers

Kawasaki Motor Corp. U.S. A., of Irvine, California has recalled about 3,400 Gasoline-Powered Backpack Blowers because the gasoline tank can split and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard to consumers. For a complete list of model and serial numbers, go here. The recalled blowers were sold at authorized service dealers nationwide from August 2008 through February 2011 for between $420 and $490.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to the nearest dealer for a free replacement fuel tank. For additional information, contact Kawasaki Motor toll-free at (877) 364-6404 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website . Consumers can also write to the firm at: Kawasaki Motor Corp. U.S.A. Consumer Service Department, 5080 36th St. SE, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49546.

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.