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?
In some units, the fuel tank vent could be installed incorrectly and become dislodged. If this occurs, fuel could leak and result in a fire.
What should I do if I have this product?
Authorized Stihl dealers will replace all fuel tank vents. If you own one of the recalled chain saws, stop using it until the fuel tank vent has been replaced. Contact: Call Stihl at (800) 610-6677 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or go to the company's website at www.stihlusa.com
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
- Stihl Chain Saws
- Company
- Stihl Inc., Virginia Beach, Va.
- Quantity
- 13,000
- Sold at
- Stihl dealers nationwide sold the chain saws, from August 2002 through March 2003, for between $350 and $430.
- Recall date
- May 29, 2003
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
Stihl and model number, MS 270C, MS280, or MS280C are printed on the starter housing. The serial number is inscribed into the surface of the housing and can be seen by looking at the surface of the chain saw next to and above the bumper spikes. Saws with serial numbers from 255923345 through 260340097 are included in this recall.