Stihl Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Multi-Task Tools
An internal clip may become dislodged and, as a result, the clutch shoes could be projected from the clutch housing and strike consumers, posing the risk of injury.
- Units
- About 45,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $180–$210
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled product is a KombiSystem Multi-Task Tool powerhead, Models KM55, KM55R, KM55RC, FS55T or FS55RT. The recalled models, which have "Stihl" printed on the engine head, have serial numbers lower than 263868001, which can be found on the engine head. The product is a powerhead that can be fitted with attachments for a variety of tasks, including edging, trimming and sweeping.
The file
- Sold at
- Authorized Stihl dealers for between $180 and $210. The FS models were sold between October 2001 and October 2002 and the KM models were sold between September 2002 and October 2004.
- Product type
- Hedge Trimmers
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Stihl Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
Incident log
Stihl has received no reports of incidents.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using this multi-task tool immediately and return it to an authorized Stihl dealer for a free repair.
Call Stihl Inc. at (800) 610-6677 between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET or visit Stihl's Web site at www.stihlusa.com
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 FEB 11 2005; last revised SEP 16 2024.