June 29, 2004- Echo Inc. Recall of Gas-Powered Hand Tools
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Echo Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill.is voluntarily recalling about 540,000 Echo-brand grass trimmers, brush cutters, hedge clippers, power blowers and power edgers. 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.
December 2, 2003- Bachtold Brothers Inc. Recall of Brush Cutters
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Bachtold Brothers Inc., of Gibson City, Ill. is voluntarily recalling about 63,600 Weed and Brush Cutters. The operator can come in contact with the rotating blade, even when disengaged, by pulling on the front of the mower deck while the engine is running, posing a serious injury hazard to consumers.
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