STIHL Recalls BR 800 Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-10472.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-10472.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Authorized Stihl Independent Dealers Nationwide From May 2025 Through September 2025 For About $600 For The Stihl Br 800 X Magnum Model And About $700 For The Stihl Br 800 C-e Magnum Model. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-10472.
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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Authorized Stihl Independent Dealers Nationwide From May 2025 Through September 2025 For About $600 For The Stihl Br 800 X Magnum Model And About $700 For The Stihl Br 800 C-e Magnum Model. Recall FAQ
Authorized Stihl Independent Dealers Nationwide From May 2025 Through September 2025 For About $600 For The Stihl Br 800 X Magnum Model And About $700 For The Stihl Br 800 C-e Magnum Model. is the subject of a consumer products recall: STIHL Recalls BR 800 Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration Hazard. The notice was published on November 6, 2025 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 47,800 units are potentially affected.