STIHL gas-powered edgers, trimmer/brushcutters, pole pruners and KombiMotors

CPSC Recall #16-031 — November 12, 2015

Recall #16-031 Date: November 12, 2015 Remedy: Repair

Product

The gasoline tank vent can become dislodged due to incorrect factory installation and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.

The gasoline tank vent can become dislodged due to incorrect factory installation and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.

STIHL Inc. has received 319 reports of the fuel tank vents coming loose and fuel leaking. No fires or injuries have been reported.

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

About 140,000 (in addition, about 16,000 were sold in Canada)

Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from November 2014 through September 2015 for between $200 and $400.

STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.

United States