STIHL Recalls to Repair Mini-Cultivator Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard

Active Recall Announced September 30, 2020 CPSC #20193

Quick answer

STIHL Recalls to Repair Mini-Cultivator Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard is CPSC recall #20193, announced on September 30, 2020. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled mini-cultivator is one of 15 interchangeable attachments to the STIHL KombiMotor KM model powerheads, which are sold separately. The mini-cultivator is used to break up loose soil. It has four black discs with tines mounted to a gearbox and attached to a metal drive tube with a black deflector. The mini-cultivator attachment should have been assembled by the STIHL dealer and not sold in a box or assembled by the consumer. The recalled mini-cultivator attachments are those with the gearbox installed upside down. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mini-cultivator attachment and take it to an authorized stihl servicing dealer for a free inspection and free proper assembly.. Affected brand: STIHL Incorporated.

Hazard

The recalled mini-cultivator is one of 15 interchangeable attachments to the STIHL KombiMotor KM model powerheads, which are sold separately. The mini-cultivator is used to break up loose soil. It has four black discs with tines mounted to a gearbox and attached to a metal drive tube with a black deflector. The mini-cultivator attachment should have been assembled by the STIHL dealer and not sold in a box or assembled by the consumer. The recalled mini-cultivator attachments are those with the gearbox installed upside down.

Affected products

STIHL BF-KM Mini-Cultivator attachments

Recalled brands

STIHL Incorporated

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mini-cultivator attachment and take it to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer for a free inspection and free proper assembly.

Recall date

September 30, 2020

Categories

STIHL BF-KM Mini-Cultivator attachments

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #20193?

CPSC recall #20193 covers STIHL Recalls to Repair Mini-Cultivator Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 30, 2020. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled mini-cultivator is one of 15 interchangeable attachments to the STIHL KombiMotor KM model powerheads, which are sold separately. The mini-cultivator is used to break up loose soil. It has four black discs with tines mounted to a gearbox and attached to a metal drive tube with a black deflector. The mini-cultivator attachment should have been assembled by the STIHL dealer and not sold in a box or assembled by the consumer. The recalled mini-cultivator attachments are those with the gearbox installed upside down.

What is the remedy for recall #20193?

The CPSC remedy for recall #20193 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mini-cultivator attachment and take it to an authorized stihl servicing dealer for a free inspection and free proper assembly.. 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 to Repair Mini-Cultivator Attachments 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/2020/STIHL-Recalls-to-Repair-Mini-Cultivator-Attachments-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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