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STIHL Recalls Chain Saws Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Name: STIHL Recalls Chain Saws Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Brand: ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG
SKU: CPSC-17095
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

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

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Recalling FirmANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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