Stihl Inc. Recall of Backpack Blowers
BR 500 and BR 550 Backpack Blowers
Date of Recall
2005-10-18CPSC Release Number
06-008Manufactured In
U.S.A.Company Phone Number
(800) 610-6677Units
About 6,230Manufacturer
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.comRecall Comments
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