STIHL Inc. Recalls Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

Recalled December 23, 2010 · CPSC recall 11080 · STIHL

Hazard

The throttle trigger may stick after it has been released by the operator, which could cause the engine to continue to run at a speed that drives the saw chain. This can pose a risk of a laceration injury to the user or a bystander.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 5,000

Incidents / injuries

STIHL has received three reports of the throttle trigger sticking. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled chain saws have a rear-handle activated chain brake (C-Q version) and have an orange top casing, gray base, black handle and "STIHL MS 361C" printed in an orange circle on the side of the unit.

What to do

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

Contact

For additional information, contact STIHL at (800) 610-6677 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit STIHL's website at www.stihlusa.com

Product

STIHL MS 361C chain saws (C-Q version)

Manufacturer(s)

STIHL Incorporated of Virginia Beach, Va.

Retailers

Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from February 2004 through August 2009 for about $640.

Made in

United States

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