CPSCRecalled Oct 18, 2005 · #06008
CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers
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.
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Get started, freeDescription
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.
Product details
- Product
- BR 500 and BR 550 Backpack Blowers
- Type
- Blowers
- Manufacturer
- Stihl Inc. of Virginia Beach, Va.
- Model numbers
- 264264925, 264740832
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Authorized Stihl dealers nationwide from January 2005 through May 2005 for about $450.
- Made in
- United States
What you should do
Consumers should stop using these blowers immediately and return them to an authorized Stihl dealer for a free repair.