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CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers

Name: CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers
Brand: Stihl Inc. of Virginia Beach, Va.
SKU: CPSC-06008
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

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

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Recalling FirmStihl Inc. of Virginia Beach, Va.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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