STIHL Recalls BR 800 Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2025-11-06). Hazards: laceration. About 47,800 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 26072 |
| Published | 2025-11-06 |
| Last updated | 2025-11-06 |
| Products | STIHL BR 800 Backpack Blower |
| Firm named in the title | STIHL |
| Firms | STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Virginia (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 47,800 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | Authorized STIHL independent dealers nationwide from May 2025 through September 2025 for about $600 for the STIHL BR 800 X Magnum model and about $700 for the STIHL BR 800 C-E Magnum model. |
Description
This recall involves the fan wheel of the STIHL BR 800 Magnum, models X and C-E, a backpack blower powered by a combustion engine. The backpack blower is gray and orange. "STIHL," "BR 800," and "X" or "C-E" are printed on the rear of the blower. The recalled blower's serial number is located on a label on the blower tube. Only backpack blowers with serial numbers ranging from 546515117 to 547916107 are included in the recall.
Hazard
The fan wheel inside the backpack blower can break apart, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled STIHL BR 800 backpack blower and bring it to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer for a free inspection and replacement of the fan wheel.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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