Stihl Chain Saws
CPSC Recall #03-541 — May 28, 2003
Product
Stihl Chain Saws
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Stihl Inc., or Virginia Beach, Va., is voluntarily recalling approximately 13,000 chain saws. In some units, the fuel tank vent could be installed incorrectly and become dislodged. If this occurs, fuel could leak and result in a fire.Name of product: Stihl Chain SawsUnits: 13,000Manufacturer: Stihl Inc., Virginia Beach, Va.Hazard: In some units, the fuel tank vent could be installed incorrectly and become dislodged. If this occurs, fuel could leak and result in a fire.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: Stihl and model number, MS 270C, MS280, or MS280C are printed on the starter housing. The serial number is inscribed into the surface of the housing and can be seen by looking at the surface of the chain saw next to and above the bumper spikes. Saws with serial numbers from 255923345 through 260340097 are included in this recall.Sold at: Stihl dealers nationwide sold the chain saws from August 2002 through March 2003 for between $350 and $430.Manufactured in: U.S.A.Remedy: Authorized Stihl dealers will replace all fuel tank vents. If you own one of the recalled chain saws, stop using it until the fuel tank vent has been replaced.Consumer Contact: Call Stihl at (800) 610-6677 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or go to the company's website at www.stihlusa.com.
Hazard
In some units, the fuel tank vent could be installed incorrectly and become dislodged. If this occurs, fuel could leak and result in a fire.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Authorized Stihl dealers will replace all fuel tank vents. If you own one of the recalled chain saws, stop using it until the fuel tank vent has been replaced.
Units Affected
13,000
Sold At
Stihl dealers nationwide sold the chain saws from August 2002 through March 2003 for between $350 and $430.
Manufacturer
Stihl Inc., Virginia Beach, Va.
Manufactured In
United States