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Stihl Backpack Blowers Recall

October 19, 2005
Stihl is recalling about 6,300 of its BR 500 and BR 550 Backpack Blowers. 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.

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

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.

The units were sold at authorized Stihl dealers nationwide from January 2005 through May 2005 for about $450.

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

Consumer Contact: 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.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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