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CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws is CPSC recall #03037, announced on November 13, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled Stihl chain saws include model number MS 170 and MS 180 C with serial numbers 255120848 through 255122797 and 255739074 through 255741150. The name "Stihl" and the model numbers are located on the starter housing. The serial number is printed on the housing near the bumper spikes. The remedy is consumers should stop using the chain saws immediately and return them to the dealer where purchased, for a free repair.. Affected brand: Stihl Inc..
The recalled Stihl chain saws include model number MS 170 and MS 180 C with serial numbers 255120848 through 255122797 and 255739074 through 255741150. The name "Stihl" and the model numbers are located on the starter housing. The serial number is printed on the housing near the bumper spikes.
Affected products
Chain Saws
Recalled brands
Stihl Inc.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the chain saws immediately and return them to the dealer where purchased, for a free repair.
Recall date
November 13, 2002
CPSC recall #03037 covers CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 13, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled Stihl chain saws include model number MS 170 and MS 180 C with serial numbers 255120848 through 255122797 and 255739074 through 255741150. The name "Stihl" and the model numbers are located on the starter housing. The serial number is printed on the housing near the bumper spikes.
The CPSC remedy for recall #03037 is consumers should stop using the chain saws immediately and return them to the dealer where purchased, for a free repair.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Stihl-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Chain-Saws-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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