CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 06008
BR 500 and BR 550 Backpack Blowers
Published May 23, 2014 · Recall initiated: October 18, 2005
What's 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.
What to do
Consumers should stop using these blowers immediately and return them to an authorized Stihl dealer for a free repair.
Recall details
- Brand
- Stihl Inc. of Virginia Beach, Va.
- Manufacturer
- Stihl Inc. of Virginia Beach, Va.
- Distributor
- Authorized Stihl dealers nationwide from January 2005 through May 2005 for about $450.
- Country
- US
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