STIHL BR 800 Backpack Blower Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 18, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

Recall Summary
This recall involves the STIHL BR 800 Magnum backpack blower, models X and C-E. The product is a backpack-mounted blower powered by a combustion engine. The blower is gray and orange. The brand name “STIHL,” the model designation “BR 800,” and the specific model identifier (“X” or “C-E”) are printed on the rear of the blower. The recall was published on November 6, 2025, under CPSC Recall Number 26072. The manufacturer is STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Virginia. The recall was initiated due to a laceration hazard associated with the fan wheel inside the blower.

Affected Products
The recalled product is the STIHL BR 800 Backpack Blower. Approximately 47,800 units are included in the recall. The recalled blowers have serial numbers ranging from 546515117 to 547916107. The serial number is located on a label on the blower tube. Only backpack blowers with serial numbers within this range are subject to the recall. The blowers were sold at authorized STIHL independent dealers nationwide from May 2025 through September 2025. The approximate retail price was about $600 for the STIHL BR 800 X Magnum model and about $700 for the STIHL BR 800 C-E Magnum model. The product was manufactured in the United States.

Hazard Information
The hazard identified in the recall notice is that the fan wheel inside the backpack blower can break apart, posing a laceration hazard to the user or bystanders. No injuries have been reported in connection with this hazard, as stated in the recall notice.

Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled STIHL BR 800 backpack blower. The recall notice instructs consumers to bring the blower to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer for a free inspection and replacement of the fan wheel. No other consumer actions are specified in the recall notice.

Official Remedy
The official remedy offered by STIHL is a free inspection and replacement of the fan wheel. The remedy is classified as a repair. Consumers must take the recalled blower to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer to receive this remedy. No refund or replacement product is offered as part of this recall.

Contact Information
Consumers may contact STIHL Inc. toll-free at 800-233-4729 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers may also visit the STIHL website at www.stihlusa.com/safety/recalls/br800 or www.stihlusa.com, click on “Recalls & Notices” found under the Information column, and then click on “BR 800 Recall” for more information. No other contact methods are specified in the recall notice.

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