STIHL Inc. Recalls Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 11080 · Dec 23, 2010 · STIHL Inc.
5,000
units affected
5,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11080
- Date
- Dec 23, 2010
- Company
- STIHL Inc.
- Units affected
- 5,000
- Product
- STIHL MS 361C chain saws (C-Q version)
- Product type
- Chain Saws
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
The recalled chain saws have a rear-handle activated chain brake (C-Q version) and have an orange top casing, gray base, black handle and "STIHL MS 361C" printed in an orange circle on the side of the unit.
What can happen
The throttle trigger may stick after it has been released by the operator, which could cause the engine to continue to run at a speed that drives the saw chain. This can pose a risk of a laceration injury to the user or a bystander.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these chain saws immediately and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- STIHL has received three reports of the throttle trigger sticking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from February 2004 through August 2009 for about $640.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled stihl ms 361c chain saws (c-q version)?
Consumers should stop using these chain saws immediately and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The throttle trigger may stick after it has been released by the operator, which could cause the engine to continue to run at a speed that drives the saw chain. This can pose a risk of a laceration injury to the user or a bystander.
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.