CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws
Published: May 29, 2003Recall ID: 03541Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
In some units, the fuel tank vent could be installed incorrectly and become dislodged. If this occurs, fuel could leak and result in a fire.
Product Description & Identification
Stihl and model number, MS 270C, MS280, or MS280C are printed on the starter housing. The serial number is inscribed into the surface of the housing and can be seen by looking at the surface of the chain saw next to and above the bumper spikes. Saws with serial numbers from 255923345 through 260340097 are included in this recall.
Affected Products
Stihl Chain Saws
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Stihl-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Chain-Saws |
| Title | CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/stihl-chain-saw.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Stihl Chain Saw |
| Hazards › Name | In some units, the fuel tank vent could be installed incorrectly and become dislodged. If this occurs, fuel could leak and result in a fire. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Stihl Chain Saws |
| Products › Type | Chain Saws |
| Products › Category I D | 1876 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 13,000 |
| Recall I D | 2494 |
| Remedies › Name | Authorized Stihl dealers will replace all fuel tank vents. If you own one of the recalled chain saws, stop using it until the fuel tank vent has been replaced. |
| Retailers › Name | Stihl dealers nationwide sold the chain saws, from August 2002 through March 2003, for between $350 and $430. |
| Recall Date | 2003-05-29T00:00:00 |
| Description | Stihl and model number, MS 270C, MS280, or MS280C are printed on the starter housing. The serial number is inscribed into the surface of the housing and can be seen by looking at the surface of the chain saw next to and above the bumper spikes. Saws with serial numbers from 255923345 through 260340097 are included in this recall. |
| Recall Number | 03541 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Stihl Inc., Virginia Beach, Va. |
| Consumer Contact | Call Stihl at (800) 610-6677 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or go to the company's website at www.stihlusa.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-07-15T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |