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MS 391 Chain Saws

CPSC Recall #12108 — February 13, 2012

Recall #12108 Date: February 13, 2012 Remedy: Replace

Product

MS 391 Chain Saws

Description

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Hazard

The flywheel on the chain saw can crack causing parts of the flywheel to separate and strike users or bystanders, posing a risk of injury.

Incidents / Injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chain saws and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for the installation of a free replacement flywheel.

Units Affected

About 3,000

Sold At

Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from March 2011 through July 2011 for between $530 and $550.

Manufacturer

STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.

Manufactured In

United States

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