CPSCGeneral Alert
STIHL Recalls Edgers, Trimmer/Brushcutters, Pole Pruners and KombiMotors Due to ...
Published: November 12, 2015Recall ID: 16031Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The gasoline tank vent can become dislodged due to incorrect factory installation and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves STIHL edgers with model number FC 56 C, trimmer/brushcutters with model numbers FS 40 C, FS 50 C, FS 56 C and FS 56 RC, pole pruners with model number HT 56 C and KombiMotors with model number KM 56 RC. The model number is located on the starter cover at the rear of the engine. The engine size is about 28 cc. The products are gray and orange with "STIHL" on the engine cover. The serial number range for all of the recalled units is 501830112 through 504083576. The serial number is located on the label on the bottom of the engine.
Affected Products
STIHL gas-powered edgers, trimmer/brushcutters, pole pruners and KombiMotors
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Stihl-Recalls-Edgers-Trimmer-Brushcutters-Pole-Pruners-and-KombiMotors |
| Title | STIHL Recalls Edgers, Trimmer/Brushcutters, Pole Pruners and KombiMotors Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16031.FS40Ctrimmerbrushcutter.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Location of model number on the starter cover |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16031.FC56Cedger.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Model FC 56 C edger |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16031.FS40C2trimmerbrushcutter.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Model FS 40 C trimmer/brushcutter |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16031.FS50Ctrimmerbrushcutter.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Model FS 50 C trimmer/brushcutter |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16031.FS56Ctrimmerbrushcutter.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Model FS 56 C trimmer/brushcutter |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16031.FS56RCtrimmerbrushcutter.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Model FS 56 RC trimmer/brushcutter |
| Images › 7 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16031.HT56Cpolepruner.jpg |
| Images › 7 › Caption | Model HT 56 C pole pruner |
| Images › 8 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16031.KM56RCKombiMotor.jpg |
| Images › 8 › Caption | Model KM 56 RC KombiMotor |
| Images › 9 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16031.IMG5202.jpg |
| Images › 9 › Caption | Location of serial number on the bottom of the engine |
| Hazards › Name | The gasoline tank vent can become dislodged due to incorrect factory installation and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | STIHL Inc. has received 319 reports of the fuel tank vents coming loose and fuel leaking. No fires or injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | STIHL gas-powered edgers, trimmer/brushcutters, pole pruners and KombiMotors |
| Products › Type | Manual Lawn Trimmers or Edgers |
| Products › Category I D | 68423 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 140,000 (in addition, about 16,000 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 6568 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free inspection and repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from November 2014 through September 2015 for between $200 and $400. |
| Recall Date | 2015-11-12T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves STIHL edgers with model number FC 56 C, trimmer/brushcutters with model numbers FS 40 C, FS 50 C, FS 56 C and FS 56 RC, pole pruners with model number HT 56 C and KombiMotors with model number KM 56 RC. The model number is located on the starter cover at the rear of the engine. The engine size is about 28 cc. The products are gray and orange with "STIHL" on the engine cover. The serial number range for all of the recalled units is 501830112 through 504083576. The serial number is located on the label on the bottom of the engine. |
| Recall Number | 16031 |
| Manufacturers › Name | STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/55804r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | STIHL Inc. at 800-610-6677 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 | 2015-11-12T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |