CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws
CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws
Why was CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws recalled?
Fuel can leak out of the chain saw's tank, which could cause a fire or injury hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the chain saws immediately and return them to the dealer where purchased, for a free repair. Contact: For more information, consumers can contact Stihl at (800) 610-6677 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Chain Saws
- Company
- Stihl Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
- Quantity
- About 3,000
- Sold at
- Stihl dealers nationwide sold the chain saws, from July 2002 through October 2002, for between $180 and $200.
- Recall date
- November 13, 2002
- Incidents / injuries
- Stihl has received six reports of fuel leakage. No fires or injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled Stihl chain saws include model number MS 170 and MS 180 C with serial numbers 255120848 through 255122797 and 255739074 through 255741150. The name "Stihl" and the model numbers are located on the starter housing. The serial number is printed on the housing near the bumper spikes.