CPSCGeneral Alert
STIHL Recalls Chain Saws Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Published: February 23, 2017Recall ID: 17095Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The fuel line can leak, posing fire and burn hazards.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves STIHL MS 461 gas-powered chain saws, and the MS 461 R chain saw with a wrap handle. The model number is on the model plate, located on the starter cover. The chain saws are gray and orange with "STIHL" on the engine cover. Recalled chain saws have a serial number between 173092800 and 181993952, under the front hand guard on the engine housing's sprocket side.
Affected Products
STIHL gas-powered chain saws
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/STIHL-Recalls-Chain-Saws |
| Title | STIHL Recalls Chain Saws Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/ms_461_studio_right_001_r2_0.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | MS 461 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/ms_461_r_studio_left_001_r2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | MS 461 R |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/STIHL serial number_0.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Location of serial number under front hand guard on sprocket side |
| Hazards › Name | The fuel line can leak, posing fire and burn hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | STIHL Inc. has received 117 reports of pinched or leaking fuel lines. No fires, property damage or injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | STIHL gas-powered chain saws |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 100,000 |
| Recall I D | 7985 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chain saws and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free inspection and free repair. |
| Importers › Name | STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from July 2012 through December 2016 for about $1,000. |
| Recall Date | 2017-02-23T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves STIHL MS 461 gas-powered chain saws, and the MS 461 R chain saw with a wrap handle. The model number is on the model plate, located on the starter cover. The chain saws are gray and orange with "STIHL" on the engine cover. Recalled chain saws have a serial number between 173092800 and 181993952, under the front hand guard on the engine housing's sprocket side. |
| Recall Number | 17095 |
| Manufacturers › Name | ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | STIHL Inc. at 800-233-4729 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email stihlrecall@stihl.us or online at www.stihlusa.com and click on Information and then Product Recalls for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2017-02-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Germany |