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CPSC, STIHL Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers
Recalled March 20, 2001 · CPSC recall 01109a · STIHL
Hazard
The fuel hose on the carburetor can be dislodged, and leak fuel, presenting fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Stop using the backpack blower immediately and return it to the STIHL dealer where purchased, for a free repair.
Units
About 890
Incidents / injuries
STIHL has received four reports of fuel hoses dislodging. No injuries have been reported.
Description
The recalled blowers have a model number of BR 420C and a serial number in the following ranges: 47988257 through 47989256 and 49014561 through 49015560. The name, "STIHL," and the model number, BR 420C, appear on the starter. The serial number is printed right above the starter.
What to do
Stop using the backpack blower immediately and return it to the STIHL dealer where purchased, for a free repair.
Contact
For more information, call STIHL Inc., toll-free at (800) 711-7959 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Product
Backpack Blowers
Manufacturer(s)
STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
Retailers
The backpack blowers were sold through STIHL dealers in California, between November 2000 and January 2001.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →