OPSS Not provided Electrical appliances equipment
Product Recall: Stihl BR 800 Backpack Blower (2511-0019)
Published by Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS):
Reason for the recall
- The product presents a risk of injuries as the fan wheels may fail over time, leading to parts being ejected from the pack.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandStihl
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
Stihl BR 800 Backpack Blower
- Brand
- Stihl
- Name / model
- BR 800
- Category
- Electrical appliances equipment
- Country of origin
- Unknown
- Type of recall
- Product recall
- Summary
- Product: Stihl BR 800 Backpack Blower
- Hazard: The product presents a risk of injuries as the fan wheels may fail over time, leading to parts being ejected from the pack.
- Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.
- Product information
- Type
- Electrical appliances and equipment - Garden Vacuums/Blowers
- Brand
- Stihl
- Model
- BR 800
- Serial Number Ranges
- 546515117 – 547916107, 840424772 – 840603164
- Country of Origin
- Unknown
- Product Description
- Orange and grey backpack-style leaf blower. Products which have been inspected and/or repaired will have a black dot next to the serial number. In this case, the recall does not apply, and the unit can be used without restrictions. If you are unsure, contact STIHL.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a risk of injuries as the fan wheels were not made to specification and may fail over time and repeated use. This could lead to the parts being ejected from the backpack, causing injuries to the user and bystanders.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
- Corrective action
- The product has been recalled from end users.
- Owners should stop using the product immediately and return it to a STIHL-approved dealer. For further information, please access the STIHL website at: https://www.stihl.co.uk/en/news/important-information/recalls. STIHL can be contacted via enquiries@stihl.co.uk or 01276 20202.
- Additional information
- PSD notification number: 2511-0019
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The product has been recalled from end users.
- Product information
- Type
- Electrical appliances and equipment - Garden Vacuums/Blowers
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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