STIHL Recalls BR 800 Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration Hazard

Active Recall Announced November 6, 2025 CPSC #26072

Quick answer

STIHL Recalls BR 800 Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration Hazard is CPSC recall #26072, announced on November 6, 2025. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves the fan wheel of the STIHL BR 800 Magnum, models X and C-E, a backpack blower powered by a combustion engine. The backpack blower is gray and orange. "STIHL," "BR 800," and "X" or "C-E" are printed on the rear of the blower. The recalled blower's serial number is located on a label on the blower tube. Only backpack blowers with serial numbers ranging from 546515117 to 547916107 are included in the recall. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: STIHL Incorporated.

Hazard

This recall involves the fan wheel of the STIHL BR 800 Magnum, models X and C-E, a backpack blower powered by a combustion engine. The backpack blower is gray and orange. "STIHL," "BR 800," and "X" or "C-E" are printed on the rear of the blower. The recalled blower's serial number is located on a label on the blower tube. Only backpack blowers with serial numbers ranging from 546515117 to 547916107 are included in the recall.

Affected products

STIHL BR 800 Backpack Blower

Recalled brands

STIHL Incorporated

Remedy

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.

Recall date

November 6, 2025

Categories

STIHL BR 800 Backpack Blower

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #26072?

CPSC recall #26072 covers STIHL Recalls BR 800 Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 6, 2025. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves the fan wheel of the STIHL BR 800 Magnum, models X and C-E, a backpack blower powered by a combustion engine. The backpack blower is gray and orange. "STIHL," "BR 800," and "X" or "C-E" are printed on the rear of the blower. The recalled blower's serial number is located on a label on the blower tube. Only backpack blowers with serial numbers ranging from 546515117 to 547916107 are included in the recall.

What is the remedy for recall #26072?

The CPSC remedy for recall #26072 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell STIHL Recalls BR 800 Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/STIHL-Recalls-BR-800-Backpack-Blowers-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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