The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·26072·Announced 2025-11-06

STIHL BR 800 Backpack Blower Recalled Due to Fan Wheel Laceration Hazard

STIHL recalls about 47,800 BR 800 backpack blowers with serial numbers 546515117–547916107 because the fan wheel can break apart, creating a laceration hazard. No injuries reported; consumers should immediately stop using and contact an authorized dealer for a free replacement.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The fan wheel breaking apart poses a direct risk of laceration injury to users. No injuries have been reported to date. Under the rubric, a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported is classified as High (3).

Plain-English summary

This recall involves the STIHL BR 800 Magnum backpack blower in models X and C-E. The fan wheel inside the blower can break apart during operation, posing a laceration hazard to users.

Approximately 47,800 units are affected. The recalled blowers were sold through authorized STIHL independent dealers nationwide from May 2025 through September 2025. Only units with serial numbers between 546515117 and 547916107 are included in the recall.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower. Bring the unit to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer for a free inspection and replacement of the fan wheel. For more information, contact STIHL Inc. toll-free at 800-233-4729 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday) or visit www.stihlusa.com/safety/recalls/br800.

No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
STIHL BR 800 Backpack Blower
Manufacturer
STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Virginia
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tool
Hazard
  • laceration
  • broken-fan-wheel
Affected units
47,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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