# CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers
> **CPSC recall** · 2005-10-18 · 06008 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 06008
- **Date:** 2005-10-18
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

BR 500 and BR 550 Backpack Blowers

## 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.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Stihl-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Backpack-Blowers)
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