CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers
The 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.
Incidents reported: Stihl has received five reports of the fan wheel breaking. No injuries have been reported.
What to do now
Consumers should stop using these blowers immediately and return them to an authorized Stihl dealer for a free repair.
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
About this recall
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.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC