Electrical United Kingdom Recall of product from end users

Stihl BR 800 Backpack Blower recall

Published November 7, 2025 by Office for Product Safety and Standards · Updated October 1, 2026

Injury

Stihl BR 800 Backpack Blower: orange and grey backpack-style leaf blower, model BR 800, with serial numbers 546515117–547916107 or 840424772–840603164 (units inspected/repaired have a black dot next to the serial number and are exempt). It was recalled because fan wheels may fail and eject parts, posing an injury risk and failing Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Owners should stop using it immediately and return it to a STIHL‑approved dealer; see https://www.stihl.co.uk/en/news/important-information/recalls or contact enquiries@stihl.co.uk or 01276 20202.

What's being recalled

Product Recall for Stihl BR 800 Backpack Blower presenting a risk of injuries.

Type: Electrical appliances and equipment - Garden Vacuums/Blowers

Brand: Stihl

Model: BR 800

Serial Number Ranges: 546515117 – 547916107, 840424772 – 840603164

Country of Origin: Unknown

Product Description: Orange and grey backpack-style leaf blower. Products which have been inspected and/or repaired will have a black dot next to the serial number. In this case, the recall does not apply, and the unit can be used without restrictions. If you are unsure, contact STIHL.

How to identify it

PSD notification number: 2511-0019

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

The hazard

The product presents a risk of injuries as the fan wheels were not made to specification and may fail over time and repeated use. This could lead to the parts being ejected from the backpack, causing injuries to the user and bystanders.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

What to do

The product has been recalled from end users.

Owners should stop using the product immediately and return it to a STIHL-approved dealer. For further information, please access the STIHL website at: https://www.stihl.co.uk/en/news/important-information/recalls. STIHL can be contacted via enquiries@stihl.co.uk or 01276 20202.

The official notice

This page is a summary of the notice published by Office for Product Safety and Standards, collected from Office for Product Safety and Standards. Check the original before you act on it.

Read the official notice

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How to identify it

The hazard

What to do

The official notice

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