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STIHL Inc. Recalls Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

Active Recall Announced December 23, 2010 CPSC #11080

Quick answer

STIHL Inc. Recalls Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard is CPSC recall #11080, announced on December 23, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled chain saws have a rear-handle activated chain brake (C-Q version) and have an orange top casing, gray base, black handle and "STIHL MS 361C" printed in an orange circle on the side of the unit. The remedy is consumers should stop using these chain saws immediately and return them to an authorized stihl dealer for a free repair.. Affected brand: STIHL Incorporated of Virginia Beach, Va..

Hazard

The recalled chain saws have a rear-handle activated chain brake (C-Q version) and have an orange top casing, gray base, black handle and "STIHL MS 361C" printed in an orange circle on the side of the unit.

Affected products

STIHL MS 361C chain saws (C-Q version)

Recalled brands

STIHL Incorporated of Virginia Beach, Va.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these chain saws immediately and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free repair.

Recall date

December 23, 2010

Categories

Chain Saws
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Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #11080?

CPSC recall #11080 covers STIHL Inc. Recalls Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 23, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled chain saws have a rear-handle activated chain brake (C-Q version) and have an orange top casing, gray base, black handle and "STIHL MS 361C" printed in an orange circle on the side of the unit.

What is the remedy for recall #11080?

The CPSC remedy for recall #11080 is consumers should stop using these chain saws immediately and return them to an authorized stihl dealer for a free repair.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell STIHL Inc. Recalls Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/STIHL-Inc-Recalls-Chain-Saws-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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