STIHL recalls MS 391 chain saws with orange top casing and gray base due to flywheel cracking that can cause injury. Return to authorized dealer for free flywheel replacement.
The flywheel on the chain saw can crack causing parts of the flywheel to separate and strike users or bystanders, posing a risk of injury.
STIHL is recalling MS 391 chain saws because the flywheel can crack, causing parts to separate and strike users or bystanders. This poses a risk of injury, so affected owners should stop using the saws immediately.
The flywheel on the chain saw can crack, causing parts to separate and strike users or bystanders. This risk of injury occurs during normal use when the chain saw is operated.
Owners of STIHL MS 391 chain saws with orange top casing, gray base, and black front handle are affected. Users with the specific serial numbers listed in the recall are most at risk.
Check for an orange circle with 'STIHL' and 'MS 391' printed on the starter side. Look for serial numbers in the ranges: 28535 1759 through 28535 1956, 28664 5278 through 28664 6277, 28665 1283 through 28665 5577, 28724 4317 through 28724 4480, and 28735 3627 through 28735 3647.
Immediately stop using the recalled chain saws to prevent injury from a potentially cracking flywheel.
Take the chain saw to an authorized STIHL dealer for installation of a free replacement flywheel.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chain saws and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for the installation of a free replacement flywheel.
STIHL MS 391 chain saws with an orange top casing, gray base, and black front handle.
Check for an orange circle with 'STIHL' and 'MS 391' printed on the starter side and a serial number in the specified ranges.
Immediately stop using it and return it to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free replacement flywheel.
We’ve drafted a message you can send STIHL to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 980 — STIHL MS 391 Chain Saws Hello, I own a MS 391 Chain Saws that is covered by recall 980 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 the installation of a free replacement flywheel. 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.
