CPSC, STIHL Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-555.
The recalled blowers have a model number of BR 420C and a serial number in the following ranges: 47988257 through 47989256 and 49014561 through 49015560. The name, "STIHL," and the model number, BR 420C, appear on the starter. The serial number is printed right above the starter.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-555.
Stop using the backpack blower immediately and return it to the STIHL dealer where purchased, for a free repair.
✅ 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 The Backpack Blowers Were Sold Through Stihl Dealers In California, Between November 2000 And January 2001. 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-555.
For more information, call STIHL Inc., toll-free at (800) 711-7959 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
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The Backpack Blowers Were Sold Through Stihl Dealers In California, Between November 2000 And January 2001. Recall FAQ
The Backpack Blowers Were Sold Through Stihl Dealers In California, Between November 2000 And January 2001. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, STIHL Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers. The notice was published on March 20, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 890 units are potentially affected.