STIHL Recalls MSA 300 Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
USSTIHL Recalls MSA 300 Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The chain saw can take longer to brake than expected, posing a laceration hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the braking system of the STIHL MSA 300, a battery-powered chain saw. The chain saw is gray and orange. "STIHL" and "MSA 300" are displayed on the side of the chain saw. The recalled chain saw's serial number is located on a label on the rear hand guard. Serial numbers lower than 447457319 are included in the recall.
Affected Products
STIHL MSA 300 chain saws
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/STIHL-Recalls-MSA-300-Chain-Saws-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard |
| Title | STIHL Recalls MSA 300 Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/chain-saw.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled MSA 300 Chain Saw |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/chain-saw-label.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Location of serial number label on MSA 300 chain saw |
| Hazards › Name | The chain saw can take longer to brake than expected, posing a laceration hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | STIHL MSA 300 chain saws |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,800 |
| Recall I D | 9710 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled STIHL MSA 300 chain saw and bring it to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer for the free replacement of the brake drum and brake band. |
| Importers › Name | STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Virginia |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized STIHL independent dealers nationwide from October 2022 through July 2023 for about $800. |
| Recall Date | 2023-09-14T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the braking system of the STIHL MSA 300, a battery-powered chain saw. The chain saw is gray and orange. "STIHL" and "MSA 300" are displayed on the side of the chain saw. The recalled chain saw's serial number is located on a label on the rear hand guard. Serial numbers lower than 447457319 are included in the recall. |
| Recall Number | 23282 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | STIHL Incorporated at 800-233-4729 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.stihlusa.com/safety/recalls/msa300 or www.stihlusa.com and click on "Information" and then "Recalls & Notices" and then "MSA 300 Recall" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2023-09-14T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Austria |
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