CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws
Published: January 11, 2006Recall ID: 06063Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Stihl-brand MS 192 T Chain Saws
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/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/06063.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Picture of Recalled Chain Saw |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Stihl-brand MS 192 T Chain Saws |
| Products › Type | Chain Saws |
| Products › Category I D | 1876 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 23,500 |
| Recall I D | 3185 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these chain saws immediately and return them to an authorized Stihl dealer for a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Stihl dealers nationwide from January 2005 through July 2005 for about $280. |
| Recall Date | 2006-01-11T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 06063 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Stihl Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va. |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-04-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |