CPSCGeneral Alert

STIHL Recalls Chain Saws Due to Risk of Injury

Name: STIHL Recalls Chain Saws Due to Risk of Injury
Brand: STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
SKU: CPSC-12108
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: February 14, 2012Recall ID: 12108Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The flywheel on the chain saw can crack causing parts of the flywheel to separate and strike users or bystanders, posing a risk of injury.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves STIHL MS 391 gas-powered chain saws with an orange top casing, gray base and black front handle and hand guard. "STIHL" and "MS 391" are printed in an orange circle on the starter side of the unit. The serial number is located on the crankcase to the right of the muffler when viewed from the rear of the saw. Serial numbers included in the recall are: 28535 1759 through 28535 1956 28664 5278 through 28664 6277 28665 1283 through 28665 5577 28724 4317 through 28724 4480 28735 3627 through 28735 3647

Affected Products

MS 391 Chain Saws

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/STIHL-Recalls-Chain-Saws-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury
Title	STIHL Recalls Chain Saws Due to Risk of Injury
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12108.12108a.jpg
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12108.12108b.jpg
Hazards › Name	The flywheel on the chain saw can crack causing parts of the flywheel to separate and strike users or bystanders, posing a risk of injury.
Injuries › Name	None reported.
Products › Name	MS 391 Chain Saws
Products › Type	Chain Saws
Products › Category I D	68410
Products › Number Of Units	About 3,000
Recall I D	980
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chain saws and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for the installation of a free replacement flywheel.
Retailers › Name	Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from March 2011 through July 2011 for between $530 and $550.
Recall Date	2012-02-14T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves STIHL MS 391 gas-powered chain saws with an orange top casing, gray base and black front handle and hand guard. "STIHL" and "MS 391" are printed in an orange circle on the starter side of the unit. The serial number is located on the crankcase to the right of the muffler when viewed from the rear of the saw. Serial numbers included in the recall are: 28535 1759 through 28535 1956 28664 5278 through 28664 6277 28665 1283 through 28665 5577 28724 4317 through 28724 4480 28735 3627 through 28735 3647
Recall Number	12108
Manufacturers › Name	STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
Remedy Options › Option	Replace
Consumer Contact	For additional information, consumers should contact STIHL at (800) 610-6677 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.stihlusa.com. Consumers also can email the firm at stihlrecall@stihl.us
Last Publish Date	2015-04-28T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

Check Other Products In Your Household

Free Safety Tools

Safety recalls are issued daily across foods, medications, vehicles, and electronics. Use our instant tools to check your home for active safety warnings:

Barcode Scanner VIN Vehicle Check Pantry Safety Audit

Overview

Recalling FirmSTIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

Official Agency Alert

📢 Share Warning

Alert family and friends to keep them safe. Copy this quick alert message:

🚨 SAFETY ALERT: STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va. - STIHL Recalls Chain Saws Due to Risk of Injury

Check if your household is affected:
https://therecallfile.com/recalls/stihl-recalls-chain-saws-due-to-risk-of-injury/CPSC-12108

WhatsApp Facebook

Join Alertlist

Get instant email updates whenever critical safety recalls like this are published.

Featured on Product Hunt

Help support our public safety mission and check out our community launch.

Support The Recall File

Help keep official recall alerts free, accessible, and fast for everyone.

Spread the WordSTIHL Recalls Chain Saws Due to Risk of Injury

STIHL Recalls Chain Saws Due to Risk of Injury