Blowers should scatter leaves and dirt, not fire projectiles. That’s why ECHO recalled 67,000 Echo and Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers and 6,600 shoulder straps. The exact problem, as stated in the U.S.

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Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Echo recalled almost 68,000 Echo and Shindaiwa two-stage gas backpack leaf blowers and more than 6,000 replacement straps ...

ECHO Incorporated’s PB-9010 backpack blower is ideal for heavy debris cleanup, clearing large open areas during fall clean-up or routine pavement cleaning.

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Editor’s Note: October 6, 2025: We have reviewed our recommendations to ensure all are in stock and priced competitively. New to this update are three blowers: the Stihl BRA 600, Worx Nitro WG572, and ...