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Stihl Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws
Fuel can leak out of the chain saw's tank, which could cause a fire or injury hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 3,000
- Reports
- 6
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $180–$200
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
The recalled Stihl chain saws include model number MS 170 and MS 180 C with serial numbers 255120848 through 255122797 and 255739074 through 255741150. The name "Stihl" and the model numbers are located on the starter housing. The serial number is printed on the housing near the bumper spikes.
The file
- Sold at
- Stihl dealers nationwide sold the chain saws, from July 2002 through October 2002, for between $180 and $200.
- Product type
- Chain Saws
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Stihl Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
Incident log
Stihl has received six reports of fuel leakage. No fires or injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the chain saws immediately and return them to the dealer where purchased, for a free repair.
For more information, consumers can contact Stihl at (800) 610-6677 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 13 2002; last revised MAY 05 2025.