CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers

Recalled October 18, 2005 · CPSC recall 06008 · Stihl

Hazard

The fan wheel on these backpack blowers could break, resulting in pieces of plastic flying out of the blower housing. This poses a risk of injury to the user or a bystander.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these blowers immediately and return them to an authorized Stihl dealer for a free repair.

Units

About 6,230

Incidents / injuries

Stihl has received five reports of the fan wheel breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Description

These backpack blowers have serial numbers ranging from 264264925 through 264740832 which are located on top of the engine's cylinder on the fin. The spark plug boot can be removed to view the serial number from the exterior of the blower.

What to do

Consumers should stop using these blowers immediately and return them to an authorized Stihl dealer for a free repair.

Contact

Contact Stihl at (800) 610-6677 between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit Stihl's Web site at www.stihlusa.com

Product

BR 500 and BR 550 Backpack Blowers

Manufacturer(s)

Stihl Inc. of Virginia Beach, Va.

Retailers

Authorized Stihl dealers nationwide from January 2005 through May 2005 for about $450.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →