CPSC2005-10-18
CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers
Stihl Inc. of Virginia Beach, Va.
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.
Sold at
Authorized Stihl dealers nationwide from January 2005 through May 2005 for about $450.
Affected count
About 6,230
Injuries reported
Stihl has received five reports of the fan wheel breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
BR 500 and BR 550 Backpack Blowers
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Stihl-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Backpack-BlowersDon't want to check this manually?
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