STIHL recalls BR 800 backpack blowers with serial numbers 546515117 to 547916107 due to risk of fan wheel breaking and causing lacerations. Consumers must stop using and return for free replacement.
“STIHL BR 800 Backpack Blowers: Laceration Hazard Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1438-stihl-br-800-backpack-blowers-laceration-hazard-recall. Based on CPSC recall #10472 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/STIHL-Recalls-BR-800-Backpack-Blowers-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Nov. 6, 2025, that STIHL is recalling BR 800 backpack blowers due to a laceration hazard from a breaking fan wheel. Owners should stop using the product and bring it to an authorized dealer for a free inspection and replacement.
How to tell if you have it
STIHL BR 800 Magnum, models X and C-E
Serial numbers ranging from 546515117 to 547916107
What to do
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. Contact 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.
The hazard
The fan wheel inside the backpack blower can break apart, posing a laceration hazard. The agency reported no incidents or injuries associated with this recall.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Hampton Bay Halwin 52-Inch Ceiling Fans Recalled: Blade Separation Risk (2026-08-13), Merkury Innovations Hot + Cool Fans Recall: Fire Hazard Risk of Serious Injury or Death (2026-06-11), and Galanz Retro Refrigerators Recall: Fire and Burn Hazard Risk (2026-07-30).
How to tell if you have this one
Check the rear of the blower for 'STIHL', 'BR 800', and either 'X' or 'C-E' printed. The serial number on the blower tube should be between 546515117 and 547916107.
Brand
STIHL
Product
STIHL BR 800 Backpack Blower
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Immediately stop using the recalled STIHL BR 800 backpack blower to prevent laceration injuries.
Bring to Authorized Dealer
Take the blower to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer for a free inspection and replacement of the fan wheel.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
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.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “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.”
Subject: Recall 10472 — STIHL BR 800 Backpack Blowers: Laceration Hazard Recall
Hello,
I own a STIHL BR 800 Backpack Blowers: Laceration Hazard Recall that is covered by recall 10472 from STIHL.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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