Stihl Inc. Recall of Backpack Blowers

BR 500 and BR 550 Backpack Blowers

Date of Recall

2005-10-18

CPSC Release Number

06-008

Manufactured In

U.S.A.

Company Phone Number

(800) 610-6677

Units

About 6,230

Manufacturer

Stihl Inc. of Virginia Beach, Va.

Sold By

Authorized Stihl dealers nationwide from January 2005 through May 2005 for about $450.

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents

Stihl has received five reports of the fan wheel breaking. No injuries have been reported.

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.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these blowers immediately and return them to an authorized Stihl dealer for a free repair.

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

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