CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers

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.

Recall #: 06008
Affected scope: About 6,230

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Stihl Inc. of Virginia Beach, Va. recalled These backpack blowers have serial numbers ranging from 264264925 through 264740832 which….

CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers was recalled by Stihl Inc. of Virginia Beach, Va. in October 18, 2005. Reason: The fan wheel on these backpack blowers could break, resulting in pieces of plastic flying out of the blower …. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these blowers immediately and return them to an authorized St…. Verify recall #06008 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Stihl Inc. of Virginia Beach, Va. issued this CPSC recall-The fan wheel on these backpack blowers could break, resulting in pieces of plastic flying out of the blower ….

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agency class: October 18, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06008 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, 3 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

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.

Reason for recall

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.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using these blowers immediately and return them to an authorized Stihl dealer 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	06008
Date reported	October 18, 2005
Date initiated	October 18, 2005
Recalling firm	Stihl Inc. of Virginia Beach, Va.
Affected scope	About 6,230
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

Consumers should stop using these blowers immediately and return them to an authorized Stihl dealer for a free repair.

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What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using these blowers immediately and return them to an authorized Stihl dealer for a free repair.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 18, 2005. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 06008.

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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