CPSC2006-01-11
CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws
Stihl Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
Hazard
These chain saws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. A connection in the ignition grounding system could loosen and create a spark, posing a fire hazard. Also the springs in the clutch assembly could come out of position, allowing a spring of the clutch to be projected from the saw housing, resulting in injury to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these chain saws immediately and return them to an authorized Stihl dealer for a free repair.
Sold at
Authorized Stihl dealers nationwide from January 2005 through July 2005 for about $280.
Affected count
About 23,500
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Stihl-brand MS 192 T Chain Saws
Consumer contact
Call Stihl Inc. at (800) 610-6677 between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Stihl's Web site at www.stihlusa.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Stihl-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Chain-SawsDon't want to check this manually?
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