CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers
This recall was issued October 18, 2005.
- Posted
- October 18, 2005
- Recall Number
- 06008
- Quantity
- About 6,230
- Official Source
- View on CPSC website ↗
Reason for Recall
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.
Action Taken
Consumers should stop using these blowers immediately and return them to an authorized Stihl dealer for a free repair.
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Incidents & Injuries
Stihl has received five reports of the fan wheel breaking. No injuries have been reported.
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