STIHL BR 800 Backpack Blower Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 15, 2026

Recall Information Record
Database: Consumer Safety Recall Database
Record Type: Factual Recall Notice
Source: CPSC Recall Notice

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1. Recall Summary

On November 6, 2025, STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, initiated a recall for approximately 47,800 units of the STIHL BR 800 Magnum backpack blower. The recall was published on the CPSC website. The recall involves the fan wheel of the blower. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

2. Affected Products

The recall includes the STIHL BR 800 Magnum backpack blower, specifically models X and C-E. These are combustion engine-powered backpack blowers. The blowers are gray and orange in color. The words “STIHL,” “BR 800,” and either “X” or “C-E” are printed on the rear of the blower unit. The serial number is located on a label on the blower tube. Only units with serial numbers ranging from 546515117 to 547916107 are included in this recall.

The recalled products 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 manufacturer is STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Virginia. The country of manufacture is the United States.

3. Hazard Information

The hazard identified in the recall notice is that the fan wheel inside the backpack blower can break apart. This condition poses a laceration hazard to the user or bystanders. As of the date of the recall notice, no injuries have been reported.

4. Consumer Action Required

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled STIHL BR 800 backpack blower. Consumers are instructed to bring the recalled blower to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. The recall notice does not specify any other interim safety measures or storage instructions beyond ceasing use.

5. Official Remedy

The official remedy for this recall is a free inspection and replacement of the fan wheel. The repair will be performed by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. There is no cost to the consumer for this service. The remedy option is listed as “Repair.”

6. Contact Information

Consumers may contact STIHL Inc. for additional information. The contact methods are as follows:
– Telephone: Toll-free at 800-233-4729, available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
– Website: Consumers can visit www.stihlusa.com/safety/recalls/br800 for recall details. Alternatively, consumers can go to www.stihlusa.com, click on “Recalls & Notices” found under the Information column, and then click on “BR 800 Recall.”

Note: Information regarding specific product UPCs, model numbers beyond “X” and “C-E,” and the exact number of units sold per model is not specified in the recall notice.

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