The 2 series number range for machines built in the US had no more room. That`s why they started with new serial numbers beginning with a 5 for US made machines. The other serial numbers starting with 1,2,3,6 and 9 mean that the machine was made in 1 Germany 2 USA 3 Brazil 6 Japan 9 Various. The recalled units have model number 24022 with a serial number between GWS0350001 through GWS2280500 or model number 24072 with a serial number between GWR1310001 through GWS2281100. Stihl leaf blower Gardening supplies and tools in Wisconsin at AmericanListed. Select a page from the Stihl BR 600 Backpack Blower (BR 600) exploaded view parts diagram to find and buy spares for this machine. +44 (0)1747 823039 Categories. Page 29 English ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Produktzulassung (Product Licensing) The year of manufacture and serial number are applied to the product. Done at Waiblingen, ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Thomas Elsner Director Product Management and Services BR 420.FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 18, 2005Release #06-008Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 610-6677
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: BR 500 and BR 550 Backpack Blowers
Units: About 6,230
Manufacturer: Stihl Inc. of Virginia Beach, Va.
Hazard: The fan wheel on these backpack blowers could break, resulting in pieces of plastic flying out of the blower housing. This poses a risk of injury to the user or a bystander.
Incidents/Injuries: Stihl has received five reports of the fan wheel breaking. No injuries have been reported.Stihl Backpack Blower Serial Number Location
Description: These backpack blowers have serial numbers ranging from 264264925 through 264740832 which are located on top of the engine's cylinder on the fin. The spark plug boot can be removed to view the serial number from the exterior of the blower.
Sold at: Authorized Stihl dealers nationwide from January 2005 through May 2005 for about $450.
Manufactured in: U.S.A.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these blowers immediately and return them to an authorized Stihl dealer for a free repair.
Consumer Contact: Contact Stihl at (800) 610-6677 between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit Stihl's Web site at www.stihlusa.comAbout the U.S. CPSC
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.
Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission.Stihl Ts400 Serial Number LocationStihl Serial Numbers And Models
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