Safety regulator, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws
Recall 03541 · May 29, 2003 · Stihl Inc., Virginia Beach, Va.
13,000
units affected
13,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03541
- Date
- May 29, 2003
- Company
- Stihl Inc., Virginia Beach, Va.
- Units affected
- 13,000
- Product
- Stihl Chain Saws
- Product type
- Chain Saws
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
Stihl and model number, MS 270C, MS280, or MS280C are printed on the starter housing. The serial number is inscribed into the surface of the housing and can be seen by looking at the surface of the chain saw next to and above the bumper spikes. Saws with serial numbers from 255923345 through 260340097 are included in this recall.
What can happen
In some units, the fuel tank vent could be installed incorrectly and become dislodged. If this occurs, fuel could leak and result in a fire.
The fix
Authorized Stihl dealers will replace all fuel tank vents. If you own one of the recalled chain saws, stop using it until the fuel tank vent has been replaced.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Stihl dealers nationwide sold the chain saws, from August 2002 through March 2003, for between $350 and $430.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled stihl chain saws?
Authorized Stihl dealers will replace all fuel tank vents. If you own one of the recalled chain saws, stop using it until the fuel tank vent has been replaced.
What is the hazard?
In some units, the fuel tank vent could be installed incorrectly and become dislodged. If this occurs, fuel could leak and result in a fire.
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.