Echo PB-5810H / PB-5810T 59.7cc gas-powered backpack-blower fuel-supply-line fire hazard (CPSC 2024)

Echo · 2018–2024 · Published May 6, 2026

Echo recall of two 59.7cc gas-powered backpack blower models where the fuel supply line can leak gas, posing a fire hazard. Free dealer-installed replacement of the fuel line.

Details

## Affected machines

This bulletin covers two Echo 59.7cc gas-powered backpack blowers.

### Affected models

- **PB-5810H** (hip-throttle)
- **PB-5810T** (tube-throttle)

The blowers are designed for residential and commercial use. They are orange and black, and "ECHO" is printed on the starter recoil housing. Model and serial numbers are located on a label near the right side of the black blower fan housing.

## Issue

The **fuel supply line** can leak gas, posing a fire hazard.

## What to do

1. Identify the unit by model and serial number on the label near the blower fan housing.
2. **Stop using the backpack blower immediately.**
3. Contact an authorized Echo dealer (https://www.echo-usa.com/store-locator) to schedule an appointment for free installation of a replacement fuel line.
4. Contact Echo at 800-432-3246 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit https://www.echo-usa.com/recall.

## Hazard

Severity is rated **critical** because of the fire risk from a leaking fuel line on a hot 2-cycle engine - consistent with other fuel-line leak bulletins in the library.

## Related bulletins

Other Echo backpack-blower bulletins in this migration: TNB02600127 (PB-251/PB-265L), TNB02600128 (PB-770/PB-580 shoulder-strap suction).

## Source

- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, "ECHO Recalls Gas-Powered Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard," 2024.
- Echo: https://www.echo-usa.com/recall

Affected equipment

Echo PB-5810H (PB Backpack Blower)
Echo PB-5810T (PB Backpack Blower)

Sources

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