Recall Radar

STIHL Recalls BR 800 Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration Hazard

Recall 26-072 · November 6, 2025 · STIHL

What to doConsumers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
26-072 (CPSC)
Recall date
November 6, 2025
Brand
STIHL
Category
Tools, lawn and garden
Products
STIHL BR 800 Backpack Blower
Hazard
Laceration Hazard
Hazard type
Laceration and cuts
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 47,800
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
November 6, 2025

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • STIHL BR 800 Backpack Blower · About 47,800 units

Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Consumer 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 or www.stihlusa.com and click on "Recalls & Notices" found under the Information column and then click on "BR 800 Recall" for more information.

Recall history and context

STIHL appears in 21 CPSC recalls on record. See all STIHL recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 83 recalls in the tools, lawn and garden category, 8 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

STIHL BR 800 Backpack Blower (About 47,800 units). 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.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

More recalls from STIHL

  • STIHL Recalls MSA 300 Chain Saws
    September 14, 2023 · STIHL · Tools, lawn and garden

    This recall involves the braking system of the STIHL MSA 300, a battery-powered chain saw. The chain saw is gray and orange. "STIHL" and "MSA 300" are displayed on the…

  • STIHL Incorporated Recalls Docking Stations Sold with STIHL iMOW Robotic Lawn Mowers
    March 16, 2023 · STIHL · Tools, lawn and garden

    This recall involves the docking station supplied with the STIHL iMOW, an autonomous battery-powered lawn mower. The docking stations are gray and orange. "iMOW" is…

  • STIHL Recalls to Repair Mini-Cultivator Attachments
    September 30, 2020 · STIHL · Other consumer products

    The recalled mini-cultivator is one of 15 interchangeable attachments to the STIHL KombiMotor KM model powerheads, which are sold separately. The mini-cultivator is used…

  • STIHL Recalls Pressure Washers
    January 23, 2020 · STIHL · Kitchen and small appliances

    This recall involves the spray wand supplied with STIHL RE 90 Pressure Washers. The pressure washer is gray and orange with "STIHL RE 90" printed on the front. The…

  • STIHL Recalls Chain Saws
    February 23, 2017 · STIHL · Tools, lawn and garden

    This recall involves STIHL MS 461 gas-powered chain saws, and the MS 461 R chain saw with a wrap handle. The model number is on the model plate, located on the starter…

  • STIHL Recalls Battery-Powered Hedge Trimmers
    June 14, 2016 · STIHL · Power banks, chargers and batteries

    This recall involves STIHL model HSA 65 battery-powered hedge trimmers. "STIHL" and "HSA 65" are printed on the side of the battery compartment between the trigger and…

Similar recalls in tools, lawn and garden

  • DR Power Equipment Recalls Pilot and Premier Trimmer Mowers
    October 8, 2026 · DR Power Equipment · Tools, lawn and garden

    This recall involves DR Power Equipment Pilot and Premier walk-behind trimmer mowers. The trimmer mowers are orange and black and have the DR Power logo on the top of…

  • DR Power Equipment Recalls Lawn Mowers
    August 6, 2026 · DR Power Equipment · Tools, lawn and garden

    This recall involves DR Power PRO MAX30 30" Deck Wide Cut Walk-Behind Power Lawn Mowers 10.6 FPT, Models: ES (WM25030DEN), MS (WM25030DMN) and MS Recon (WM25030DMNR).…

  • Louisville Ladder Recalls Over One Million Attic Stairway Ladders
    August 6, 2026 · Louisville Ladder · Tools, lawn and garden

    This recall involves Louisville, Featherlite, Lite & Century Attic Stairway Ladders with gas struts only. The aluminum or wood frame ladders come with handrails and fold…

  • Generac Power Systems Recalls Portable Generators
    April 16, 2026 · Generac Power Systems · Tools, lawn and garden

    This recall involves certain Generac Portable Generators which have an orange/black cover and are encased in a steel-tube cradle. It comes with two wheels on the back…

  • Petzl America Recalls Nomic and Ergonomic Ice Climbing Axes
    March 26, 2026 · Petzl · Tools, lawn and garden

    This recall involves the Petzl Nomic ice climbing axes (model U021AA00, serial numbers 17L 0000000 000 to 20F 9999999 999) and Ergonomic ice climbing axes (model…

  • Spartan Mowers and UTVs Recalls Riding Mowers
    November 20, 2025 · Spartan Mowers · Tools, lawn and garden

    This recall involves certain Model Year 2025 Spartan SRT-XD and KGZ-XD zero radius turn ("ZRT") riding lawn mowers (model numbers RSKXD161994VO, RSKXD172994VO…

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on November 6, 2025. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.