Recalls / 2025-11-06

STIHL Recalls BR 800 Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration Hazard

26072 · Recalled 2025-11-06 · CPSC page

Recalled STIHL BR 800 X Magnum Backpack Blower

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.

Hazards

The fan wheel inside the backpack blower can break apart, posing a laceration hazard.

Reported injuries

None reported

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
STIHL BR 800 Backpack Blower		About 47,800

Parties

Manufacturer: STIHL Incorporated
Made in: United States
Sold at: Authorized STIHL independent dealers nationwide, about $700 for the STIHL BR 800 C-E Magnum model.

Consumer 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.

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Recalled STIHL BR 800 C-E Magnum Backpack Blower

Source: CPSC recall 26072. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.