Safety regulator, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws
Recall 03037 · Nov 13, 2002 · Stihl Inc.
3,000
units affected
3,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03037
- Date
- Nov 13, 2002
- Company
- Stihl Inc.
- Units affected
- 3,000
- Product
- Chain Saws
- Product type
- Chain Saws
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled Stihl chain saws include model number MS 170 and MS 180 C with serial numbers 255120848 through 255122797 and 255739074 through 255741150. The name "Stihl" and the model numbers are located on the starter housing. The serial number is printed on the housing near the bumper spikes.
What can happen
Fuel can leak out of the chain saw's tank, which could cause a fire or injury hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the chain saws immediately and return them to the dealer where purchased, for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Stihl has received six reports of fuel leakage. No fires or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Stihl dealers nationwide sold the chain saws, from July 2002 through October 2002, for between $180 and $200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled chain saws?
Consumers should stop using the chain saws immediately and return them to the dealer where purchased, for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
Fuel can leak out of the chain saw's tank, which could cause a fire or injury hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.