Product Recall Number: 23-282
Why was STIHL MSA 300 chain saws recalled?
The chain saw can take longer to brake than expected, posing a laceration hazard.
Product Recall Number: 23-282
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2023-09-14
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: STIHL MSA 300 chain saws
Description: This recall involves the braking system of the STIHL MSA 300, a battery-powered chain saw. The chain saw is gray and orange. “STIHL” and “MSA 300” are displayed on the side of the chain saw. The recalled chain saw’s serial number is located on a label on the rear hand guard. Serial numbers lower than 447457319 are included in the recall.
Hazard Description: The chain saw can take longer to brake than expected, posing a laceration hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 2,800
Incidents: None reported
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled STIHL MSA 300 chain saw and bring it to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer for the free replacement of the brake drum and brake band.
Sold At: Authorized STIHL independent dealers nationwide from October 2022 through July 2023 for about $800.
Importers: STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Virginia
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Austria
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed