Trimmers/Brushcutters Recalled by STIHL Incorporated Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Active Recall Announced December 16, 2010 CPSC #11711

Quick answer

Trimmers/Brushcutters Recalled by STIHL Incorporated Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert) is CPSC recall #11711, announced on December 16, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: STIHL Incorporated.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

STIHL FS 310 Bike Handle Trimmer/Brushcutter

Recalled brands

STIHL Incorporated

Remedy

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.

Recall date

December 16, 2010

Categories

Brushcutters

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #11711?

CPSC recall #11711 covers Trimmers/Brushcutters Recalled by STIHL Incorporated Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert), announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 16, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #11711?

The CPSC remedy for recall #11711 is 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.. 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 Trimmers/Brushcutters Recalled by STIHL Incorporated Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert) 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/2011/TrimmersBrushcutters-Recalled-by-STIHL-Incorporated-Recall-Alert. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

Not legal advice. RecallDocket aggregates publicly available recall information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for informational purposes only. For the official notice, remedy instructions, and any safety actions, refer to the CPSC source. Information may be incomplete or out of date.

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