Echo PB-251 / PB-265L gas-powered backpack blower fuel-line fire hazard (CPSC 2012)

Echo · 2011–2012 · Published May 6, 2026

Echo recall of two 25.4cc gas-powered backpack blower models where the fuel line can leak, posing a fire hazard. Sold August 2011 - January 2012 for ~$270.

Details

## Affected machines

This bulletin covers two Echo 2-cycle gas-powered backpack blowers.

### Affected models

- **PB-251**
- **PB-265L**

The 25.4cc blowers are orange and black with "ECHO" printed on the pull starter housing and blower tube. Model numbers are on a label near the pull starter handle. Serial numbers are on a label near the gas filler cap.

Sold at Home Depot and authorized Echo dealers from **August 2011 through January 2012** for about $270.

## Issue

The fuel line on the recalled blowers can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.

## What to do

1. Identify the unit by model number on the label near the pull starter handle.
2. **Stop using the backpack blower immediately.**
3. Return it to an authorized Echo servicing dealer for free repair.
4. Contact Echo at 800-432-3246 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit https://www.echo-usa.com.

## Hazard

Severity is rated **critical** because of the fire risk from a leaking fuel line on a hot 2-cycle engine.

## Related bulletins

Other Echo backpack-blower bulletins in this migration:
- TNB02600128 - Echo PB-770/PB-580 shoulder-strap suction (CPSC 2020)
- TNB02600129 - Echo PB-5810H/T fuel-supply-line gas leak (CPSC 2024)
- TNB02600130 - Shindaiwa EB770/EB810 sibling of TNB02600128 (CPSC 2020)

## Source

- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, "ECHO Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard," 2012.
- Echo: https://www.echo-usa.com/recall

Affected equipment

Echo PB-251 (PB Backpack Blower)
Echo PB-265L (PB Backpack Blower)

Sources

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