STIHL MSA 300 Chain Saws recall: Laceration Hazard
STIHL Recalls MSA 300 Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
Why was STIHL MSA 300 Chain Saws recalled?
The chain saw can take longer to brake than expected, posing a laceration hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Contact: STIHL Incorporated at 800-233-4729 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.stihlusa.com/safety/recalls/msa300 or www.stihlusa.com and click on "Information" and then "Recalls & Notices" and then "MSA 300 Recall" for more information.
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 MSA 300 chain saws
- Company
- STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Quantity
- About 2,800
- Sold at
- Authorized STIHL independent dealers nationwide from October 2022 through July 2023 for about $800.
- Recall date
- September 14, 2023
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.