CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Multi-Task Tools
Published: February 11, 2005Recall ID: 05105Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An internal clip may become dislodged and, as a result, the clutch shoes could be projected from the clutch housing and strike consumers, posing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled product is a KombiSystem Multi-Task Tool powerhead, Models KM55, KM55R, KM55RC, FS55T or FS55RT. The recalled models, which have "Stihl" printed on the engine head, have serial numbers lower than 263868001, which can be found on the engine head. The product is a powerhead that can be fitted with attachments for a variety of tasks, including edging, trimming and sweeping.
Affected Products
KombiSystem Multi-Task Tool
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Stihl-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Multi-Task-Tools |
| Title | CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Multi-Task Tools |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/fa03efdcc996495687b5af4bae1ee536.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Multi-Task Tool |
| Hazards › Name | An internal clip may become dislodged and, as a result, the clutch shoes could be projected from the clutch housing and strike consumers, posing the risk of injury. |
| Injuries › Name | Stihl has received no reports of incidents. |
| Products › Name | KombiSystem Multi-Task Tool |
| Products › Type | Hedge Trimmers |
| Products › Category I D | 1994 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 45,000 |
| Recall I D | 2871 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using this multi-task tool immediately and return it to an authorized Stihl dealer for a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Stihl dealers for between $180 and $210. The FS models were sold between October 2001 and October 2002 and the KM models were sold between September 2002 and October 2004. |
| Recall Date | 2005-02-11T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled product is a KombiSystem Multi-Task Tool powerhead, Models KM55, KM55R, KM55RC, FS55T or FS55RT. The recalled models, which have "Stihl" printed on the engine head, have serial numbers lower than 263868001, which can be found on the engine head. The product is a powerhead that can be fitted with attachments for a variety of tasks, including edging, trimming and sweeping. |
| Recall Number | 05105 |
| 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 or visit Stihl's Web site at www.stihlusa.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-09-16T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |