CPSC2012-02-14
STIHL Recalls Chain Saws Due to Risk of Injury
STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
Hazard
The flywheel on the chain saw can crack causing parts of the flywheel to separate and strike users or bystanders, posing a risk of injury.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chain saws and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for the installation of a free replacement flywheel.
Sold at
Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from March 2011 through July 2011 for between $530 and $550.
Affected count
About 3,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
MS 391 Chain Saws
Consumer contact
For additional information, consumers should contact STIHL at (800) 610-6677 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.stihlusa.com. Consumers also can email the firm at stihlrecall@stihl.us
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/STIHL-Recalls-Chain-Saws-Due-to-Risk-of-InjuryDon't want to check this manually?
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