CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Multi-Task Tools
CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Multi-Task Tools
Why was CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Multi-Task Tools recalled?
An internal clip may become dislodged and, as a result, the clutch shoes could be projected from the clutch housing and strike consumers, posing the risk of injury.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using this multi-task tool immediately and return it to an authorized Stihl dealer for a free repair. Contact: Call Stihl Inc. at (800) 610-6677 between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET or visit Stihl's Web site 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
- KombiSystem Multi-Task Tool
- Company
- Stihl Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
- Quantity
- About 45,000
- Sold at
- Authorized Stihl dealers for between $180 and $210. The FS models were sold between October 2001 and October 2002 and the KM models were sold between September 2002 and October 2004.
- Recall date
- February 11, 2005
- Incidents / injuries
- Stihl has received no reports of incidents.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled product is a KombiSystem Multi-Task Tool powerhead, Models KM55, KM55R, KM55RC, FS55T or FS55RT. The recalled models, which have "Stihl" printed on the engine head, have serial numbers lower than 263868001, which can be found on the engine head. The product is a powerhead that can be fitted with attachments for a variety of tasks, including edging, trimming and sweeping.