CPSCGeneral Alert
STIHL Inc. Recalls Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
Published: December 23, 2010Recall ID: 11080Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The throttle trigger may stick after it has been released by the operator, which could cause the engine to continue to run at a speed that drives the saw chain. This can pose a risk of a laceration injury to the user or a bystander.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled chain saws have a rear-handle activated chain brake (C-Q version) and have an orange top casing, gray base, black handle and "STIHL MS 361C" printed in an orange circle on the side of the unit.
Affected Products
STIHL MS 361C chain saws (C-Q version)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/STIHL-Inc-Recalls-Chain-Saws-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard |
| Title | STIHL Inc. Recalls Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11080.11080a.jpg |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11080.11080b.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The throttle trigger may stick after it has been released by the operator, which could cause the engine to continue to run at a speed that drives the saw chain. This can pose a risk of a laceration injury to the user or a bystander. |
| Injuries › Name | STIHL has received three reports of the throttle trigger sticking. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | STIHL MS 361C chain saws (C-Q version) |
| Products › Type | Chain Saws |
| Products › Category I D | 68410 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 5,000 |
| Recall I D | 545 |
| 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 February 2004 through August 2009 for about $640. |
| Recall Date | 2010-12-23T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled chain saws have a rear-handle activated chain brake (C-Q version) and have an orange top casing, gray base, black handle and "STIHL MS 361C" printed in an orange circle on the side of the unit. |
| Recall Number | 11080 |
| Manufacturers › Name | STIHL Incorporated of Virginia Beach, Va. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact STIHL at (800) 610-6677 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit STIHL's website at www.stihlusa.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-08T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |