STIHL Recalls MSA 300 Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 23282 · Sep 14, 2023 · Stihl
2,800
units affected
2,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23282
- Date
- Sep 14, 2023
- Company
- Stihl
- Units affected
- 2,800
- Product
- STIHL MSA 300 chain saws
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves the braking system of the STIHL MSA 300, a battery-powered chain saw. The chain saw is gray and orange. "STIHL" and "MSA 300" are displayed on the side of the chain saw. The recalled chain saw's serial number is located on a label on the rear hand guard. Serial numbers lower than 447457319 are included in the recall.
What can happen
The chain saw can take longer to brake than expected, posing a laceration hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled STIHL MSA 300 chain saw and bring it to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer for the free replacement of the brake drum and brake band.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Authorized STIHL independent dealers nationwide from October 2022 through July 2023 for about $800.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled stihl msa 300 chain saws?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled STIHL MSA 300 chain saw and bring it to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer for the free replacement of the brake drum and brake band.
What is the hazard?
The chain saw can take longer to brake than expected, posing a laceration hazard.
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.