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CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers (06008)

U.S. CPSCInjuriesOct 18, 2005
Recalled Backpack Blowers
Recalled Backpack Blowers

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these blowers immediately and return them to an authorized Stihl dealer for a free repair.

Incidents & injuries

Stihl has received five reports of the fan wheel breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

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.

Sold on

Authorized Stihl dealers nationwide from January 2005 through May 2005 for about $450.

Contact the company

Contact Stihl at (800) 610-6677 between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit Stihl's Web site at www.stihlusa.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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