Stihl Yard Blower Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

STIHL Incorporated and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled the STIHL BR 800 Backpack Blower on November 6, 2025, in Fast Track Recall 26-072. The recall covers the STIHL BR 800 X Magnum and C-E Magnum models. About 47,800 of the blowers are affected in the United States, with serial numbers between 546515117 and 547916107 on the blower tube. Their fan wheel can break apart and eject fragments, a laceration hazard to anyone nearby. Consumers should stop using the recalled blower now and take it to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free inspection and fan-wheel replacement. CPSC lists the recall as open, and its recall notice reports no injuries.

Latest Stihl Yard Blower Recall Updates

December 24, 2025: Health Canada Recalls Related Blower Models

Health Canada recalled the related STIHL BR800 C-E Z and BR 800 X-Z backpack blower models on December 24, 2025 [1]. The notice covers about 2,750 units sold in Canada from June through November 2025. The recall cites a fan wheel molding defect that could cause the wheel to fracture during use. As of December 17, 2025, the company had received no reports of injury in Canada.

November 7, 2025: UK Regulator Recalls the Same Blower

The UK’s Office for Product Safety and Standards recalled the same STIHL BR 800 backpack blower on November 7, 2025, as Product Recall 2511-0019 [2]. The UK notice’s serial range extends further, to 840603164. The notice states the fan wheels were not made to specification and may fail with repeated use, ejecting parts that can injure people nearby. The UK notice states a repaired blower carries a black dot next to its serial number.

November 6, 2025: CPSC Announces the Recall

CPSC announced Fast Track Recall 26-072 on November 6, 2025, covering about 47,800 STIHL BR 800 Backpack Blowers in the United States, including the X Magnum and C-E Magnum models [3]. The fan wheel inside the blower can break apart and eject fragments, posing a laceration hazard to the operator or anyone standing nearby. CPSC’s recall notice reports no injuries connected to the recalled blowers.

Which Stihl Yard Blowers Are Affected?

This recall covers two STIHL backpack blower models made in the United States, sold through authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from May through September 2025. Each unit carries a serial number printed on a label on the blower tube:

• STIHL BR 800 X Magnum – gray and orange backpack blower, serial numbers 546515117 through 547916107, sold for about $600
• STIHL BR 800 C-E Magnum – gray and orange backpack blower, serial numbers 546515117 through 547916107, sold for about $700

STIHL prints “BR 800” and either “X” or “C-E” on the rear of each blower, and the serial number sits on the blower tube label. STIHL’s own recall page confirms the same serial range and repair process [4].

Why Were the Stihl Yard Blowers Recalled?

The STIHL BR 800 Backpack Blower was recalled because its fan wheel can break apart during use. It can eject plastic fragments that strike the operator or someone standing close by. CPSC classified this action as a Fast Track Recall, covering the BR 800 X Magnum and C-E Magnum models STIHL sold nationwide. The UK and Canadian recalls each describe a related cause for the same fan-wheel failure, detailed above in Latest Stihl Yard Blower Recall Updates. CPSC has not announced that the recall is complete or the investigation closed, so the fan-wheel hazard remains an open safety matter for BR 800 owners.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

STIHL and CPSC recalled the BR 800 Backpack Blower on November 6, 2025, under Fast Track Recall 26-072. CPSC’s recall notice states, “Incidents/Injuries: None reported.” Health Canada’s related recall of the C-E Z and X-Z models also reports no Canadian injuries, a status current through December 17, 2025. The absence of reported injuries does not mean every unit is defect-free. CPSC tracks incident reports separately from the number of units it recalls, and a count can rise as more owners check their blowers for the fan-wheel defect. Anyone cut by a failing fan wheel can contact CPSC or STIHL directly.

What Should Consumers Do?

Owners of a recalled STIHL BR 800 backpack blower should take the following steps right away to stay safe:

1. Stop using the blower immediately, even if it has not shown a problem.
2. Check the serial number on the blower tube label against the recalled range, 546515117 through 547916107.
3. Take the blower to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer for a free inspection and, if needed, a free fan-wheel replacement.
4. Contact STIHL Inc. toll-free at 800-233-4729 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday) or www.stihlusa.com/safety/recalls/br800, or report an injury to CPSC at SaferProducts.gov or 800-638-2772.

Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions

The US recall is part of a wider international action STIHL has taken on the same blower line, in two more countries. Health Canada’s December 24, 2025 recall covers the BR800 C-E Z and BR 800 X-Z variants. It applies to about 2,750 units sold only in Canada, under material numbers 4283-011-1601 and 4283-011-1611. The UK’s November 7, 2025 notice applies to the same BR 800 model sold in the United States. It also lists an extra serial block, 840424772 through 840603164, that the US recall leaves out.

Legal Options

No lawsuit or federal multidistrict litigation (MDL) over the STIHL BR 800 recall appears on the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation’s (JPML) pending-MDL list [5]. A recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation. Schmidt & Clark offers a free, no-obligation case review for anyone hurt by the recalled blower’s fan wheel. Only an individual legal review can confirm whether a claim is possible.

Filing Deadlines

Deadlines for filing a legal claim come from state law, not from this recall notice. Each state sets its own filing window, and the clock can start at different times depending on the injury and diagnosis. A missed deadline can end a claim no matter how strong the underlying facts are. Because the applicable window depends on individual circumstances, no single number of years applies to every reader of this page. Anyone hurt by a STIHL BR 800 blower and considering a claim should speak with a lawyer promptly to learn which deadline applies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is There a Class Action Against Stihl for the BR 800 Backpack Blower Recall?

As of September 25, 2026, no class action against Stihl over the BR 800 backpack blower recall has been filed. The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation’s public docket shows no multidistrict litigation has formed either.

What Should I Do If I Can’t Find the Serial Number on My Stihl BR 800 Blower?

If you can’t find the serial number on the blower tube label, contact an authorized STIHL servicing dealer or call STIHL’s toll-free line at 800-233-4729 for help identifying your model. As of September 25, 2026, CPSC’s Fast Track Recall 26-072 for the BR 800 blower remains open.

Does an Injury Need to Have Occurred to Pursue Compensation?

An injury does not need to have occurred to pursue compensation for the STIHL BR 800 blower’s fan-wheel hazard. Individual facts decide whether a case makes sense, and Schmidt & Clark’s free case review, offered as of September 25, 2026, looks at each person’s circumstances.

Who Imports the STIHL BR 800 Blower into Canada?

STIHL Limited of London, Ontario, is the importer of record for the STIHL BR 800 backpack blower in Canada. STIHL Incorporated of Virginia Beach, Virginia, is the manufacturer. Health Canada named both companies in its December 24, 2025 recall notice for the related BR800 C-E Z and X-Z models.

What Led to the UK Recall of the Stihl BR 800 Blower?

The UK recall of the Stihl BR 800 blower followed a Local Authority Trading Standards notice to the UK’s Office for Product Safety and Standards about the fan-wheel hazard. Health Canada issued a related recall for the same defect in Canada on December 24, 2025, detailed above.

What Should I Do with a Stihl BR 800 Blower That Has a Black Dot Next to the Serial Number?

A black dot next to the serial number means a blower was already inspected or repaired under the UK or Canadian recall for this product line. The UK and Canadian recall notices both state that a marked unit is safe to keep using and does not need to be returned.

References

1. https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/stihl-br-800-backpack-blower-recalled-due-laceration-hazard
2. https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-recall-stihl-br-800-backpack-blower-2511-0019
3. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/STIHL-Recalls-BR-800-Backpack-Blowers-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard
4. https://www.stihlusa.com/safety/recalls/br800/
5. https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/pending-mdls-0