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CPSC2020-09-30

STIHL Recalls to Repair Mini-Cultivator Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard

STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, VA

Product photos

Recalled mini-cultivator (the gearbox is mounted incorrectly and upside down). The axle is above the drive tube when the locating lug for coupling to the powerhead is facing up.
Recalled mini-cultivator (the gearbox is mounted incorrectly and upside down). The axle is above the drive tube when the locating lug for coupling to the powerhead is facing up.
Recalled mini-cultivator attachment. Close-up of gearbox mounted upside down so that the axle is above the drive tube.
Recalled mini-cultivator attachment. Close-up of gearbox mounted upside down so that the axle is above the drive tube.
Proper assembly of mini-cultivator attachment with the gearbox mounted so that the axle is below the drive tube when the locating lug for the coupling to the powerhead at the other end is facing up.
Proper assembly of mini-cultivator attachment with the gearbox mounted so that the axle is below the drive tube when the locating lug for the coupling to the powerhead at the other end is facing up.
Properly assembled mini-cultivator attachment with the gearbox mounted so that the axle is below the drive tube.
Properly assembled mini-cultivator attachment with the gearbox mounted so that the axle is below the drive tube.
Hazard

The gearbox could have mistakenly been installed upside down by the STIHL dealer causing the tines to rotate backwards toward the operator, posing a laceration hazard to the user.

Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mini-cultivator attachment and take it to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer for a free inspection and free proper assembly.
Sold at
Authorized STIHL servicing dealers nationwide from January 2005 through August 2020 for about $190.
Affected count
About 185,000
Injuries reported
STIHL Inc. has received 12 reports of incidents, including six reports of lacerations to consumers.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
STIHL BF-KM Mini-Cultivator attachments
Consumer contact
STIHL Inc. at 800-233-4729 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail at stihlrecall@stihl.us or online at www.stihlusa.com and click on “Information” and then “Product Recalls” and then “BF-KM recall” for more information.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/STIHL-Recalls-to-Repair-Mini-Cultivator-Attachments-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard

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