Safety regulator, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers
Recall 06008 · Oct 18, 2005 · Stihl Inc.
6,230
units affected
6,230
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06008
- Date
- Oct 18, 2005
- Company
- Stihl Inc.
- Units affected
- 6,230
- Product
- BR 500 and BR 550 Backpack Blowers
- Product type
- Blowers
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these blowers immediately and return them to an authorized Stihl dealer for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Stihl has received five reports of the fan wheel breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized Stihl dealers nationwide from January 2005 through May 2005 for about $450.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled br 500 and br 550 backpack blowers?
Consumers should stop using these blowers immediately and return them to an authorized Stihl dealer for a free repair.
What is 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.
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.