Maruyama Recalls Backpack Blowers and Mister Dusters

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Gasoline-Powered Backpack Blowers and Mister Dusters

Units: About 18,000 in the United States and 750 in Canada

Importer: Maruyama U.S. Inc., of Denton, Texas

Hazard: The gasoline tank can split and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Maruyama has received 25 reports of leaking tanks. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves gasoline-powered blowers and mister dusters sold under the Maruyama brand name. Model numbers are printed on the product's recoil starter. Backpack blowers and mister dusters included in this recall have a white, translucent fuel tank.

Model and serial numbers included in the recall are:

Model Number | Serial Number

BL5100CA | 30821911 - 60922200

BL5100-SP | 80924201 - 80924650

BL5100-HA | 51021391 - 81021310

BL8200 | 50920961 - 80924200

BL8200-HA | 70925031 - 90921910

BL8101 | 10921151 - 10922150

MD155DX-US | 90922861 - 90924610

MD155DX-US | O0920231 - O0920530

MD155DX-CA2 | O0920531 - O0921130

MD159D | 60822621 - 80821300

Sold by: Authorized service dealers nationwide from April 2008 through December 2010 for between $320 and $820.

Manufactured in: Japan

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to the nearest dealer for a free replacement fuel tank.

Consumer Contact: 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 at www.maruyama-us.com.