STIHL MS 461 Chain Saw Recall: Fire and Burn Hazard
STIHL recalls MS 461 chain saws due to leaking fuel lines. Stop using immediately and return to an authorized dealer for a free repair.
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The fuel line can leak, posing fire and burn hazards.
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What happened, in plain English
STIHL is recalling certain MS 461 gas-powered chain saws because the fuel line can leak, creating fire and burn hazards. Consumers should stop using these units right away and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free inspection and repair. No fires or injuries have been reported yet. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3925-stihl-ms-461-chain-saw-recall-fire-and-burn-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/3925-stihl-ms-461-chain-saw-recall-fire-and-burn-hazard · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #7985
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“STIHL MS 461 Chain Saw Recall: Fire and Burn Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3925-stihl-ms-461-chain-saw-recall-fire-and-burn-hazard. Based on CPSC recall #7985 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/STIHL-Recalls-Chain-Saws).
Why it’s dangerous
The fuel line on these specific chain saws can become pinched or leak. This leakage poses a risk of fire and burns to the user.
Who’s affected
Owners of gray and orange STIHL MS 461 gas-powered chain saws, including the MS 461 R model with a wrap handle, purchased from authorized dealers between July 2012 and December 2016.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the model plate on the starter cover for 'MS 461' or 'MS 461 R'. Verify the serial number is between 173092800 and 181993952, located under the front hand guard on the engine housing's sprocket side. The saws are gray and orange with "STIHL" on the engine cover.
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What to do — step by step
Stop using the chain saw
Immediately cease operation of the recalled unit to prevent potential fire or burn injuries.
Return to authorized dealer
Take the chain saw to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free inspection and repair.
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chain saws and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free inspection and free repair.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
CPSC “Sold at”: “Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from July 2012 through December 2016 for about $1,000.”
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 7985 — STIHL MS 461 Chain Saw Recall: Fire and Burn Hazard Hello, I own a STIHL MS 461 Chain Saw Recall: Fire and Burn Hazard that is covered by recall 7985 from STIHL. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chain saws and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free inspection and free repair. 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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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 #7985 (February 23, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 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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