CPSC, STIHL Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers

The fuel hose on the carburetor can be dislodged, and leak fuel, presenting fire and burn hazards.

Recall #: 01109a
Affected scope: About 890

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Stihl Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va. recalled The recalled blowers have a model number of BR 420C and a serial number in the following ….

CPSC, STIHL Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers was recalled by Stihl Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va. in March 20, 2001. Reason: The fuel hose on the carburetor can be dislodged, and leak fuel, presenting fire and burn hazards.. Remedy: Stop using the backpack blower immediately and return it to the STIHL dealer where purcha…. Verify recall #01109a with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Stihl Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va. issued this CPSC recall-The fuel hose on the carburetor can be dislodged, and leak fuel, presenting fire and burn hazards..

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agency class: March 20, 2001
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01109a with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

The fuel hose on the carburetor can be dislodged, and leak fuel, presenting fire and burn hazards.

Remedy, what to do

Stop using the backpack blower immediately and return it to the STIHL dealer where purchased, for a free repair.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	01109a
Date reported	March 20, 2001
Date initiated	March 20, 2001
Recalling firm	Stihl Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
Affected scope	About 890
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Stop using the backpack blower immediately and return it to the STIHL dealer where purchased, for a free repair.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The fuel hose on the carburetor can be dislodged, and leak fuel, presenting fire and burn hazards.

What should consumers do? ▼

Stop using the backpack blower immediately and return it to the STIHL dealer where purchased, for a free repair.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 20, 2001. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 01109a.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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