United States
The recall affects STIHL BR 800 Magnum backpack blowers (models X and C‑E) that are gray and orange with “STIHL,” “BR 800,” and “X” or “C‑E” printed on the rear; serial numbers 546515117 through 547916107 on the blower tube are included. The fan wheel inside can break apart, posing a laceration hazard, so consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BR 800 and bring it to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer for a free inspection and replacement of the fan wheel.
What's being recalled
This recall involves the fan wheel of the STIHL BR 800 Magnum, models X and C-E, a backpack blower powered by a combustion engine. The backpack blower is gray and orange. "STIHL," "BR 800," and "X" or "C-E" are printed on the rear of the blower. The recalled blower's serial number is located on a label on the blower tube. Only backpack blowers with serial numbers ranging from 546515117 to 547916107 are included in the recall.
Manufactured in: United States.
The hazard
The fan wheel inside the backpack blower can break apart, posing a laceration hazard.
Incidents and injuries: None reported
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled STIHL BR 800 backpack blower and bring it to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer for a free inspection and replacement of the fan wheel.
Contact: STIHL Inc. toll-free at 800-233-4729 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.stihlusa.com/safety/recalls/br800 or www.stihlusa.com and click on "Recalls & Notices" found under the Information column and then click on "BR 800 Recall" for more information.
Where it was sold
Authorized STIHL independent dealers nationwide from May 2025 through September 2025 for about $600 for the STIHL BR 800 X Magnum model and about $700 for the STIHL BR 800 C-E Magnum model.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, collected from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Check the original before you act on it.
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