CPSC2001-06-21
CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of Chain Saws and Child Table Seats
Stihl Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
Hazard
A missing screw can cause the chain brake to fail to operate, presenting a laceration hazard to consumers. The seats were sold without a seat belt, posing a risk to children who climb out of the seat.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled chain saw immediately and return it to the Stihl dealer where purchased for repair. Consumers should immediately stop using the seats and call Inglesina USA to receive a replacement or a full refund.
Sold at
Stihl dealers sold the chain saws, from December 2000 through May 5, 2001, for about $270. Department stores and toy stores sold the Table Chair from June 2000 through May 2001 for about $50.
Affected count
About 1,000 chain saws and 780 child table seats
Injuries reported
Stihl Inc. had none reported. Inglesina USA has received one report of a 10-month-old girl who fell from a table seat, and bruised her back.
Products
Chain Saws and Child Table Seats
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Stihl Inc. at (800) 467-8445 8 a.m. to 5 .m. Monday through Friday. Consumers also can visit the firm's web site at www.stihlusa.com. Call Inglesina USA toll-free at (877) 486-5112 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Firms-Announce-Recall-of-Chain-Saws-and-Child-Table-SeatsDon't want to check this manually?
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