Recall Alert: STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Virginia has issued a recall for STIHL BR 800 Backpack Blower on November 6, 2025.
Safety Hazard
Hazard: The fan wheel inside the backpack blower can break apart, posing a laceration hazard.
Recall Details
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.
Product Information
Product Name: STIHL BR 800 Backpack Blower
Recall Number: 26072
What You Should Do
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.
Contact Information
Manufacturer: STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Virginia
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