March
19, 2001
STIHL
Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va., is voluntarily recalling about 890 backpack
blowers. The fuel hose on the carburetor can be dislodged, and leak fuel,
presenting fire and burn hazards. STIHL has received four reports of fuel hoses
dislodging.
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.
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.