STIHL Recalls Chain Saws Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Active Recall Announced February 23, 2017 CPSC #17095

Quick answer

STIHL Recalls Chain Saws Due to Fire and Burn Hazards is CPSC recall #17095, announced on February 23, 2017. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves STIHL MS 461 gas-powered chain saws, and the MS 461 R chain saw with a wrap handle. The model number is on the model plate, located on the starter cover. The chain saws are gray and orange with "STIHL" on the engine cover. Recalled chain saws have a serial number between 173092800 and 181993952, under the front hand guard on the engine housing's sprocket side. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chain saws and return them to an authorized stihl dealer for a free inspection and free repair.. Affected brands: ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, STIHL Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves STIHL MS 461 gas-powered chain saws, and the MS 461 R chain saw with a wrap handle. The model number is on the model plate, located on the starter cover. The chain saws are gray and orange with "STIHL" on the engine cover. Recalled chain saws have a serial number between 173092800 and 181993952, under the front hand guard on the engine housing's sprocket side.

Affected products

STIHL gas-powered chain saws

Recalled brands

ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, STIHL Inc.

Remedy

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

Recall date

February 23, 2017

Categories

STIHL gas-powered chain saws

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #17095?

CPSC recall #17095 covers STIHL Recalls Chain Saws Due to Fire and Burn Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on February 23, 2017. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves STIHL MS 461 gas-powered chain saws, and the MS 461 R chain saw with a wrap handle. The model number is on the model plate, located on the starter cover. The chain saws are gray and orange with "STIHL" on the engine cover. Recalled chain saws have a serial number between 173092800 and 181993952, under the front hand guard on the engine housing's sprocket side.

What is the remedy for recall #17095?

The CPSC remedy for recall #17095 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chain saws and return them to an authorized stihl dealer for a free inspection and 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 Recalls Chain Saws Due to Fire and Burn Hazards 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/2017/STIHL-Recalls-Chain-Saws. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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