STIHL Recalls Chain Saws Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 17095 · Feb 23, 2017 · Stihl
100,000
units affected
100,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17095
- Date
- Feb 23, 2017
- Company
- Stihl
- Units affected
- 100,000
- Product
- STIHL gas-powered chain saws
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves STIHL MS 461 gas-powered chain saws, and the MS 461 R chain saw with a wrap handle. The model number is on the model plate, located on the starter cover. The chain saws are gray and orange with "STIHL" on the engine cover. Recalled chain saws have a serial number between 173092800 and 181993952, under the front hand guard on the engine housing's sprocket side.
What can happen
The fuel line can leak, posing fire and burn hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chain saws and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free inspection and free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- STIHL Inc. has received 117 reports of pinched or leaking fuel lines. No fires, property damage or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from July 2012 through December 2016 for about $1,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled stihl gas-powered chain saws?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chain saws and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free inspection and free repair.
What is the hazard?
The fuel line can leak, posing fire and burn hazards.
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.