STIHL recalls specific edgers, trimmers, pole pruners and KombiMotors with model/serial numbers 501830112-504083576 due to fire risk from fuel leaks. Return to dealer for free repair.
The gasoline tank vent can become dislodged due to incorrect factory installation and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
STIHL is recalling gas-powered edgers, trimmers, pole pruners, and KombiMotors with specific model numbers and serial ranges. The recall is due to a fire hazard where the gasoline tank vent can become dislodged during installation, causing fuel leaks.
The gasoline tank vent can become dislodged because of incorrect factory installation. This causes fuel to leak, which can ignite and lead to a fire hazard.
Owners of STIHL gas-powered edgers, trimmer/brushcutters, pole pruners, and KombiMotors with model numbers FC 56 C, FS 40 C, FS 50 C, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC, HT 56 C, or KM 56 RC and serial numbers 501830112-504083576 are affected. Garden tool users are most at risk due to the fire hazard.
Check the starter cover at the rear of the engine for the model number. The products are gray and orange with "STIHL" on the engine cover. Serial numbers range from 501830112 to 504083576 on the engine label.
Immediately stop using the recalled products as they pose a fire hazard.
Return the product to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free inspection and repair.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free inspection and repair.
FC 56 C, FS 40 C, FS 50 C, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC, HT 56 C, and KM 56 RC.
The serial number is on the label on the bottom of the engine.
Check the starter cover for the model number and the engine label for the serial number in the range 501830112-504083576.
We’ve drafted a message you can send STIHL to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 6568 — STIHL STIHL gas-powered edgers, trimmer/brushcutters, pole pruners and KombiMotors Hello, I own a STIHL gas-powered edgers, trimmer/brushcutters, pole pruners and KombiMotors that is covered by recall 6568 from STIHL. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free inspection and 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.
