CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws

Recalled January 11, 2006 · CPSC recall 06063 · Stihl

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.

Units

About 23,500

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The recalled Stihl-brand chain saws have model number MS 192 T, located on the side of the chain saw's starter housing. They include serial numbers 264371702 through 266087005, which is located on the top/front of the chain saw's housing.

What to do

Consumers should stop using these chain saws immediately and return them to an authorized Stihl dealer for a free repair.

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

Product

Stihl-brand MS 192 T Chain Saws

Manufacturer(s)

Stihl Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.

Retailers

Authorized Stihl dealers nationwide from January 2005 through July 2005 for about $280.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →