CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers
Published: October 18, 2005Recall ID: 06008Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
BR 500 and BR 550 Backpack Blowers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Stihl-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Backpack-Blowers |
| Title | CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/1fea4117c0a84e6b8ad85e4aab1a3325.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Backpack Blowers |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Stihl has received five reports of the fan wheel breaking. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | BR 500 and BR 550 Backpack Blowers |
| Products › Type | Blowers |
| Products › Category I D | 1854 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 6,230 |
| Recall I D | 3142 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these blowers immediately and return them to an authorized Stihl dealer for a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Stihl dealers nationwide from January 2005 through May 2005 for about $450. |
| Recall Date | 2005-10-18T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 06008 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Stihl Inc. of Virginia Beach, Va. |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |