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Product recall · CPSCDecember 16, 2010Serious
Trimmers/Brushcutters
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
Vibration from the ignition module may cause the trimmer head to loosen and detach from the mounting, posing an injury hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Parts can come loose.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
STIHL informed purchasers for whom they had addresses directly by letter after April 15, 2010. Consumers should stop using this trimmer/brushcutter immediately and take it to an authorized STIHL dealer for a new ignition module, which will be installed at no cost to the consumer.
Who to contact: For more information, contact STIHL between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday at (800) 610-6677 or visit STIHL's website at www.stihlusa.com
The product
The recalled bike handle trimmer/brushcutter has "STIHL" printed on the engine head. The model number FS 310 is located in two places, on the shaft and on the flywheel housing below the starter grip. This recall includes all units with serial numbers ranging from 27961 1030 through 27961 1119 and 27984 3607 through 27984 4556, which can be found on an adhesive label affixed to the bottom of the fuel tank and etched into the metal frame on the bottom of the engine.
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,000
- Recall date
- December 16, 2010
- Brand
- STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Va.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The company received three reports of incidents and no reports of injuries.
Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from June 2009 to April 2010 for about $550.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Trimmers/Brushcutters Recalled by STIHL Incorporated Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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