LAKE ZURICH, Ill., June 29 (UPI) -- Echo Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill., has voluntarily recalled 540,000 grass trimmers and other yard equipment because they could pose a fire hazard.
The fuel lines of the Echo-brand grass trimmers, brush cutters, hedge clippers, power blowers and power edgers could develop an "alligator surface," which could develop into a condition that would allow leakage of gasoline and fuel vapor causing fire hazard to consumers, reports the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The gas-powered tools recalled were sold at Home Depot, home centers, hardware stores and power equipment dealers nationwide from February 2003 to May 2004 for between $149 and $300.
Consumers should contact their Echo dealer to verify specific models of the hedge clippers, power blowers, power edgers, pruners, Shred 'n Vacs, trimmers, brush cutters and water pumps recalled and to arrange for a free repair. Consumer should contact Echo toll-free at 800-254-4808, or www.echo-usa.com.
