CPSCGeneral Alert
STIHL Recalls Chain Saws Due to Risk of Injury
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 |