FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 19, 2001
Release # 01-109
Company Phone Number: (800) 711-7959
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Kim Dulic, (301) 504-7058
CPSC, STIHL Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers
PRODUCT: Backpack Blowers - 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. The backpack
blowers were sold through STIHL dealers in California between November
2000 and January 2001 for about $400.
PROBLEM: The fuel hose on the carburetor can be dislodged, and leak
fuel, presenting fire and burn hazards.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: STIHL has received four reports of fuel hoses
dislodging. No injuries have been reported.
WHAT TO DO: 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.
