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Product Recall Number: 03-541

Why was Stihl Chain Saws recalled?

In some units, the fuel tank vent could be installed incorrectly and become dislodged. If this occurs, fuel could leak and result in a fire.

Stihl Chain Saws
Here's product recall specific data for Stihl Chain Saws.

  • Product Recall Number: 03-541

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2003-05-28

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Stihl Chain Saws

  • Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Stihl Inc., or Virginia Beach, Va., is voluntarily recalling approximately 13,000 chain saws. In some units, the fuel tank vent could be installed incorrectly and become dislodged. If this occurs, fuel could leak and result in a fire.Name of product: Stihl Chain SawsUnits: 13,000Manufacturer: Stihl Inc., Virginia Beach, Va.Hazard: In some units, the fuel tank vent could be installed incorrectly and become dislodged. If this occurs, fuel could leak and result in a fire.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: Stihl and model number, MS 270C, MS280, or MS280C are printed on the starter housing. The serial number is inscribed into the surface of the housing and can be seen by looking at the surface of the chain saw next to and above the bumper spikes. Saws with serial numbers from 255923345 through 260340097 are included in this recall.Sold at: Stihl dealers nationwide sold the chain saws from August 2002 through March 2003 for between $350 and $430.Manufactured in: U.S.A.Remedy: Authorized Stihl dealers will replace all fuel tank vents. If you own one of the recalled chain saws, stop using it until the fuel tank vent has been replaced.Consumer Contact: Call Stihl at (800) 610-6677 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or go to the company's website at www.stihlusa.com.

  • Hazard Description: In some units, the fuel tank vent could be installed incorrectly and become dislodged. If this occurs, fuel could leak and result in a fire.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: 13000

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: Authorized Stihl dealers will replace all fuel tank vents. If you own one of the recalled chain saws, stop using it until the fuel tank vent has been replaced.

  • Sold At: Stihl dealers nationwide sold the chain saws from August 2002 through March 2003 for between $350 and $430.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Stihl Inc., Virginia Beach, Va.

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: United States

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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