CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-10-18). Hazards: injury. About 6,230 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06008 |
| Published | 2005-10-18 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Blowers |
| Products | BR 500 and BR 550 Backpack Blowers |
| Firm named in the title | Stihl Inc. |
| Firms | Stihl Inc. of Virginia Beach, Va. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 6,230 |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Authorized Stihl dealers nationwide from January 2005 through May 2005 for about $450. |
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
Stihl has received five reports of the fan wheel breaking. No injuries have been reported.
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