Springfield, IL – The Illinois State Fire Marshal has issued a recall alert for STIHL BR 800 backpack blowers after reports that a fan component inside the units could break apart, posing a laceration hazard to users.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), about 47,800 units of the STIHL BR 800 X Magnum and BR 800 C-E models are affected. The recall involves blowers sold at authorized STIHL dealers nationwide between May and September 2025 for approximately $600–$700. The units are orange and gray, with model identifiers “X” or “C-E” printed on the rear.
The issue stems from the fan wheel inside the backpack blower, which may break apart during use. No injuries have been reported to date. Consumers are being advised to immediately stop using the recalled blowers and bring them to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer for a free inspection and replacement of the fan wheel.
The products were manufactured by STIHL Incorporated, based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and made in the United States. The recall was officially announced on November 6, 2025, under recall number 26-072.
For more information, consumers can contact STIHL directly or visit the CPSC recall database to confirm affected serial numbers ranging from 546515117 to 547916107.
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