CPSC2001-03-20
CPSC, STIHL Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers
STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
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.
Sold at
The backpack blowers were sold through STIHL dealers in California, between November 2000 and January 2001.
Affected count
About 890
Injuries reported
STIHL has received four reports of fuel hoses dislodging. No injuries have been reported.
Products
Backpack Blowers
Consumer 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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-STIHL-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Backpack-BlowersDon't want to check this manually?
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