Maruyama Recalls Backpack Blowers, Mister Dusters

Maruyama U.S. is recalling abouit 19,000 gas-powered backpack blowers and Mister Dusters. The gasoline tank can split and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Maruyama has received 25 reports of leaking tanks. No injuries have been reported.

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:

Authorized service dealers sold the units nationwide from April 2008 through December 2010 for between $320 and $820. They were made in Japan.

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 at www.maruyama-us.com