STIHL Recalls BR 800 Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration Hazard
| Source | US CPSC (Consumer Products) |
|---|---|
| Category | Consumer Product |
| Severity | Unclassified |
| Status | unknown |
| Recall date | November 06, 2025 |
| Reported | November 06, 2025 |
| Recalling firm | STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Virginia |
| Country / region | United States |
Hazard
The fan wheel inside the backpack blower can break apart, posing a laceration hazard.
Product description
This recall involves the fan wheel of the STIHL BR 800 Magnum, models X and C-E, a backpack blower powered by a combustion engine. The backpack blower is gray and orange. "STIHL," "BR 800," and "X" or "C-E" are printed on the rear of the blower. The recalled blower's serial number is located on a label on the blower tube. Only backpack blowers with serial numbers ranging from 546515117 to 547916107 are included in the recall.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled STIHL BR 800 backpack blower and bring it to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer for a free inspection and replacement of the fan wheel.
Affected products
- STIHL BR 800 Backpack Blower
Official source: US CPSC (Consumer Products) notice ↗