CPSC recall 06008
BR 500 and BR 550 Backpack Blowers
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-05-23
On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of BR 500 and BR 550 Backpack Blowers by Stihl, citing 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.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06008 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2005-10-18 |
| Published | 2014-05-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Stihl |
| Distribution | US |
Product
BR 500 and BR 550 Backpack Blowers | 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.
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Stihl-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Backpack-Blowers
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