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STIHL Recalls BR 800 Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration Hazard

Recalled November 6, 2025 · CPSC recall 26072 · STIHL

Recalled STIHL BR 800 X Magnum Backpack BlowerRecalled STIHL BR 800 C-E Magnum Backpack BlowerLocation of Serial NumberLocation of Serial Number
Hazard
The fan wheel inside the backpack blower can break apart, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 47,800
Incidents / injuries
None reported

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.

What to do

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.

Contact

STIHL Inc. toll-free at 800-233-4729 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.stihlusa.com/safety/recalls/br800 or www.stihlusa.com and click on "Recalls & Notices" found under the Information column and then click on "BR 800 Recall" for more information.

Product
STIHL BR 800 Backpack Blower
Manufacturer(s)
STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Virginia
Retailers
Authorized STIHL independent dealers nationwide from May 2025 through September 2025 for about $600 for the STIHL BR 800 X Magnum model and about $700 for the STIHL BR 800 C-E Magnum model.
Made in
United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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