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STIHL Inc. Recalls Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

Name: STIHL Inc. Recalls Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
Brand: STIHL Incorporated of Virginia Beach, Va.
SKU: CPSC-11080
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

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

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Overview

Recalling FirmSTIHL Incorporated of Virginia Beach, Va.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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