STIHL BR 800 Backpack Blower (STIHL) – Laceration Risk (2025)
This product may cause serious physical injury.
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
STIHL BR 800 Backpack Blower
Brand
STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Virginia
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Virginia is recalling STIHL BR 800 Backpack Blower. The hazard is: The fan wheel inside the backpack blower can break apart, posing a laceration hazard.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The fan wheel inside the backpack blower can break apart, posing a laceration hazard.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Feb 23, 2026