Product Recall Number: 11-711
Why was STIHL FS 310 Bike Handle Trimmer/Brushcutter recalled?
Vibration from the ignition module may cause the trimmer head to loosen and detach from the mounting, posing an injury hazard.
Product Recall Number: 11-711
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2010-12-15
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: STIHL FS 310 Bike Handle Trimmer/Brushcutter
Description: The recalled bike handle trimmer/brushcutter has "STIHL" printed on the engine head. The model number FS 310 is located in two places, on the shaft and on the flywheel housing below the starter grip. This recall includes all units with serial numbers ranging from 27961 1030 through 27961 1119 and 27984 3607 through 27984 4556, which can be found on an adhesive label affixed to the bottom of the fuel tank and etched into the metal frame on the bottom of the engine.
Hazard Description: Vibration from the ignition module may cause the trimmer head to loosen and detach from the mounting, posing an injury hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 1,000
Incidents: The company received three reports of incidents and no reports of injuries.
Remedy: STIHL informed purchasers for whom they had addresses directly by letter after April 15, 2010. Consumers should stop using this trimmer/brushcutter immediately and take it to an authorized STIHL dealer for a new ignition module, which will be installed at no cost to the consumer.
Sold At: Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from June 2009 to April 2010 for about $550.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: TIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Va.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed