Safety regulator, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Multi-Task Tools
Recall 05105 · Feb 11, 2005 · Stihl Inc.
45,000
units affected
45,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05105
- Date
- Feb 11, 2005
- Company
- Stihl Inc.
- Units affected
- 45,000
- Product
- KombiSystem Multi-Task Tool
- Product type
- Hedge Trimmers
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The recalled product is a KombiSystem Multi-Task Tool powerhead, Models KM55, KM55R, KM55RC, FS55T or FS55RT. The recalled models, which have "Stihl" printed on the engine head, have serial numbers lower than 263868001, which can be found on the engine head. The product is a powerhead that can be fitted with attachments for a variety of tasks, including edging, trimming and sweeping.
What can happen
An internal clip may become dislodged and, as a result, the clutch shoes could be projected from the clutch housing and strike consumers, posing the risk of injury.
The fix
Consumers should stop using this multi-task tool immediately and return it to an authorized Stihl dealer for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Stihl has received no reports of incidents.
- Sold at
- Authorized Stihl dealers for between $180 and $210. The FS models were sold between October 2001 and October 2002 and the KM models were sold between September 2002 and October 2004.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kombisystem multi-task tool?
Consumers should stop using this multi-task tool immediately and return it to an authorized Stihl dealer for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
An internal clip may become dislodged and, as a result, the clutch shoes could be projected from the clutch housing and strike consumers, posing the risk of injury.
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.