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CPSC, STIHL Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers (01109a)

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsMar 20, 2001
Recalled Backpack Blower
Recalled Backpack Blower

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

Hazard

The fuel hose on the carburetor can be dislodged, and leak fuel, presenting fire and burn hazards.

Remedy

Stop using the backpack blower immediately and return it to the STIHL dealer where purchased, for a free repair.

Incidents & injuries

STIHL has received four reports of fuel hoses dislodging. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

The recalled blowers have a model number of BR 420C and a serial number in the following ranges: 47988257 through 47989256 and 49014561 through 49015560. The name, "STIHL," and the model number, BR 420C, appear on the starter. The serial number is printed right above the starter.

Sold on

The backpack blowers were sold through STIHL dealers in California, between November 2000 and January 2001.

Contact the company

For more information, call STIHL Inc., toll-free at (800) 711-7959 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

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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