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CPSC, STIHL Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers

The fuel hose on the carburetor can be dislodged, and leak fuel, presenting fire and burn hazards. hazard recall for Backpack Blowers.

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The fuel hose on the carburetor can be dislodged, and leak fuel, presenting fire and burn hazards. Recall #01109a

CPSC, STIHL Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers

The recalled blowers have a model number of BR 420C and a serial number in the following ranges: 47988257 through 47989256 and 49014561 through 49015560. The name, "STIHL," and the model number, BR 420C, appear on the starter. The serial number is printed right above the starter.

Recall date: Mar 20, 2001 Last update: Feb 4, 2026
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