CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-10-18 · 06008
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
06008
Date
2005-10-18
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
BR 500 and BR 550 Backpack Blowers
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Stihl Inc. of Virginia Beach, Va.
Retailer(s)
Authorized Stihl dealers nationwide from January 2005 through May 2005 for about $450.
Country of manufacture
United States
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.