CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers
CPSC recall 06008 · announced October 18, 2005 · Stihl Inc. Of Virginia Beach, Va · 6,230 units affected
The product
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 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using these blowers immediately and return them to an authorized Stihl dealer for a free repair.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Stihl has received five reports of the fan wheel breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Authorized Stihl dealers nationwide from January 2005 through May 2005 for about $450.
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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.