STIHL Recalls Chain Saws Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recalled February 23, 2017 · CPSC recall 17095 · STIHL

Location of serial number under front hand guard on sprocket side

Hazard

The fuel line can leak, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 100,000

Incidents / injuries

STIHL Inc. has received 117 reports of pinched or leaking fuel lines. No fires, property damage or injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves STIHL MS 461 gas-powered chain saws, and the MS 461 R chain saw with a wrap handle. The model number is on the model plate, located on the starter cover. The chain saws are gray and orange with "STIHL" on the engine cover. Recalled chain saws have a serial number between 173092800 and 181993952, under the front hand guard on the engine housing's sprocket side.

What to do

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

Contact

STIHL Inc. at 800-233-4729 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email [email protected] or online at www.stihlusa.com and click on Information and then Product Recalls for more information.

Product

STIHL gas-powered chain saws

Manufacturer(s)

ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG

Imported by

STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.

Retailers

Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from July 2012 through December 2016 for about $1,000.

Made in

Germany

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