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[Recalled] BR 500 and BR 550 Backpack Blowers — These backpack blowers have serial numbers ranging from 264264925 through 26474… | CPSC 2005-10-18

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This is an official product-safety recall record. Below are the verified details from the issuing authority, in plain language.

Recall details

ProductBR 500 and BR 550 Backpack Blowers
Brand / manufacturerStihl Inc. of Virginia Beach, Va.
Categoryconsumer_product
Issuing authorityCPSC
Reference06008
Country of noticeUnited States
Hazard typerecall
Notice date18 October 2005

Why it was recalled

According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: 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. Hazards: 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.

This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.

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