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CPSC, STIHL Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers

Name of Product:
Backpack Blowers
nguy hiểm:

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

Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
March 19, 2001
Units:

About 890

Consumer Contact

Company Phone Number: (800) 711-7959

Recall Details

Description:

STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va., is voluntarily recalling about 890 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. 

Remedy:

Stop using the backpack blower immediately and return them to the STIHL dealer where purchased for a free repair. For more information, call STIHL Inc., toll-free at (800) 711-7959 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

Incidents/Injuries:

STIHL has received four reports of fuel hoses dislodging. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
The backpack blowers were sold through STIHL dealers in California between November 2000 and January 2001.
Recall number:
01-109a

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