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STIHL FS 516 C-EM Z Brushcutter

Published: January 15, 2025Recall ID: dda569e2-216d-48b6-bb2f-b68db7c6b219Category: generalCountry: Australia

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The gear head on affected brushcutters may break if the product is used with a shredder blade. If the gear head breaks the cutting attachment may detach during use.

Product Description & Identification

Reason / Defects: The gear head on affected brushcutters may break if the product is used with a shredder blade. If the gear head breaks the cutting attachment may detach during use. Hazards: Risk of serious injury to users and bystanders if the cutting attachment detaches during use. What to do: Stop using affected brushcutters immediately. Return the brushcutter or the gear head to your local STIHL dealer for a free repair. Contact STIHL Pty Ltd website: www.stihl.com.au/en/dealers email: products@stihl.com.au call: 1300 366 665

Affected Products

Professional grade brushcutter: Serial number range from 193125214 to 196108925 Gear head with material number 4148-640-0108 and marking 4148/02 C

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
Guid › #textdda569e2-216d-48b6-bb2f-b68db7c6b219
Guid › @ is Perma Linkfalse
Linkhttps://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/stihl-fs-516-c-em-z-brushcutter
Pub DateWed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000
Extracted imagehttps://www.productsafety.gov.au/system/files/styles/large/private/STIHL%20FS561%20C-EM%20Z%20Brushcutter.jpg?itok=NNkHMV_K

Overview

  • Risk Level["Garden tools and products","Farm equipment and supplies","Tools and machinery"]
  • DistributionAustralia
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