STIHL Mini-Cultivator Attachments Recall: Laceration Hazard from Upside-Down Gearbox
STIHL recalls BF-KM Mini-Cultivator attachments with upside-down gearboxes that could cause lacerations if the tines rotate backward toward the user during operation.
Stop using this now
The gearbox could have mistakenly been installed upside down by the STIHL dealer causing the tines to rotate backwards toward the operator, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
STIHL is recalling mini-cultivator attachments for the KombiMotor KM powerheads because they might be installed upside down by dealers. This could cause the tines to rotate backward and lacerate the user. Affected owners should stop using the attachments immediately and get them repaired by an authorized STIHL dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/2996-stihl-mini-cultivator-attachments-recall-laceration-hazard-from-upside-down.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/2996-stihl-mini-cultivator-attachments-recall-laceration-hazard-from-upside-down · Updated August 3, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #8912
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“STIHL Mini-Cultivator Attachments Recall: Laceration Hazard from Upside-Down Gearbox.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2996-stihl-mini-cultivator-attachments-recall-laceration-hazard-from-upside-down. Based on CPSC recall #8912 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/STIHL-Recalls-to-Repair-Mini-Cultivator-Attachments-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard).
Why it’s dangerous
The gearbox might be installed upside down by STIHL dealers, causing the tines to rotate backward toward the user. This could lead to lacerations during normal use when the attachment is operating.
Who’s affected
Owners of STIHL BF-KM Mini-Cultivator attachments for KombiMotor KM powerheads are affected. Users who have the attachments assembled by dealers but not by the consumer are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if the mini-cultivator attachment has a gearbox installed upside down. The recalled attachments are part of the STIHL KombiMotor KM powerhead system and should have been assembled by a dealer, not by the consumer.
- Brand
STIHL- Product
STIHL BF-KM Mini-Cultivator attachments- Category
Consumer product
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Immediately stop using the recalled mini-cultivator attachment to prevent laceration risk.
Get It Inspected
Take the attachment to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free inspection and proper assembly.
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mini-cultivator attachment and take it to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer for a free inspection and free proper assembly.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
CPSC “Sold at”: “Authorized STIHL servicing dealers nationwide from January 2005 through August 2020 for about $190.”
Sold nationwide.
Contact STIHL
We’ve drafted a message you can send STIHL to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 8912 — STIHL Mini-Cultivator Attachments Recall: Laceration Hazard from Upside-Down Gearbox Hello, I own a STIHL Mini-Cultivator Attachments Recall: Laceration Hazard from Upside-Down Gearbox that is covered by recall 8912 from STIHL. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mini-cultivator attachment and take it to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer for a free inspection and free proper assembly. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: CPSC Recall #8912 (September 30, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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