Product Recall Number: 17-095
Why was STIHL gas-powered chain saws recalled?
The fuel line can leak, posing fire and burn hazards.
Product Recall Number: 17-095
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2017-02-23
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: STIHL gas-powered chain saws
Description: This recall involves STIHL MS 461 gas-powered chain saws, and the MS 461 R chain saw with a wrap handle. The model number is on the model plate, located on the starter cover. The chain saws are gray and orange with “STIHL” on the engine cover. Recalled chain saws have a serial number between 173092800 and 181993952, under the front hand guard on the engine housing’s sprocket side.
Hazard Description: The fuel line can leak, posing fire and burn hazards.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 100,000
Incidents: STIHL Inc. has received 117 reports of pinched or leaking fuel lines. No fires, property damage or injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chain saws and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free inspection and free repair.
Sold At: Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from July 2012 through December 2016 for about $1,000.
Importers: STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
Manufacturers: ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Germany
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed