CPSC2005-02-11
CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Multi-Task Tools
Stihl Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using this multi-task tool immediately and return it to an authorized Stihl dealer for a free repair.
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.
Affected count
About 45,000
Injuries reported
Stihl has received no reports of incidents.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
KombiSystem Multi-Task Tool
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Stihl-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Multi-Task-ToolsDon't want to check this manually?
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