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CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws is CPSC recall #03541, announced on May 29, 2003. The CPSC cites the following hazard: Stihl and model number, MS 270C, MS280, or MS280C are printed on the starter housing. The serial number is inscribed into the surface of the housing and can be seen by looking at the surface of the chain saw next to and above the bumper spikes. Saws with serial numbers from 255923345 through 260340097 are included in this recall. The remedy is authorized stihl dealers will replace all fuel tank vents. if you own one of the recalled chain saws, stop using it until the fuel tank vent has been replaced.. Affected brand: Stihl Inc., Virginia Beach, Va..
Stihl and model number, MS 270C, MS280, or MS280C are printed on the starter housing. The serial number is inscribed into the surface of the housing and can be seen by looking at the surface of the chain saw next to and above the bumper spikes. Saws with serial numbers from 255923345 through 260340097 are included in this recall.
Affected products
Stihl Chain Saws
Recalled brands
Stihl Inc., Virginia Beach, Va.
Remedy
Authorized Stihl dealers will replace all fuel tank vents. If you own one of the recalled chain saws, stop using it until the fuel tank vent has been replaced.
Recall date
May 29, 2003
CPSC recall #03541 covers CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 29, 2003. The CPSC cites the following hazard: Stihl and model number, MS 270C, MS280, or MS280C are printed on the starter housing. The serial number is inscribed into the surface of the housing and can be seen by looking at the surface of the chain saw next to and above the bumper spikes. Saws with serial numbers from 255923345 through 260340097 are included in this recall.
The CPSC remedy for recall #03541 is authorized stihl dealers will replace all fuel tank vents. if you own one of the recalled chain saws, stop using it until the fuel tank vent has been replaced.. 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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