Safety regulator, STIHL Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers
Recall 01109a · Mar 20, 2001 · STIHL Inc.
890
units affected
890
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01109a
- Date
- Mar 20, 2001
- Company
- STIHL Inc.
- Units affected
- 890
- Product
- Backpack Blowers
- Product type
- Blowers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled blowers have a model number of BR 420C and a serial number in the following ranges: 47988257 through 47989256 and 49014561 through 49015560. The name, "STIHL," and the model number, BR 420C, appear on the starter. The serial number is printed right above the starter.
What can happen
The fuel hose on the carburetor can be dislodged, and leak fuel, presenting fire and burn hazards.
The fix
Stop using the backpack blower immediately and return it to the STIHL dealer where purchased, for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- STIHL has received four reports of fuel hoses dislodging. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- The backpack blowers were sold through STIHL dealers in California, between November 2000 and January 2001.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled backpack blowers?
Stop using the backpack blower immediately and return it to the STIHL dealer where purchased, for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The fuel hose on the carburetor can be dislodged, and leak fuel, presenting fire and burn hazards.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.