Champion 42 cc Champion Backpack Leaf Blower recalled due to risk of fire hazard

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**** Recall via Health Canada

Champion 42 cc Champion Backpack Leaf Blower recalled due to risk of fire hazard

 

 

 

 

 

Common name: Champion 42 cc Backpack Leaf Blower Model # 100735

Product description: The recall involves the Champion 42 cc Backpack Leaf Blower Model #100735 sold at Canadian Tire between January 2019 to March 2021.  Serial Number range: 1191105721 – 200702728 UPC 817198022697 Canadian Tire SKU# 060-0758-4

Hazard identified: In some leaf blowers the plastic engine cover can melt and in rare cases could catch on fire. Can cause bodily injury during use. As of April 16, 2021 Champion has received 4 reports of incidents in Canada. None of these incidents involves personal injury.

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the affected Backpack Leaf Blower and contact Champion Technical Support Team.
For more information, consumers can contact Champion Technical Support Team at (888) 648-1056 or by email: recall@cpeauto.com.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold, or even given away in Canada. Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form. This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.

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