Stihl Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws
These chain saws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. A connection in the ignition grounding system could loosen and create a spark, posing a fire hazard. Also the springs in the clutch assembly could come out of position, allowing a spring of the clutch to be projected from the saw housing, resulting in injury to the user.
- Units
- About 23,500
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $280
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled Stihl-brand chain saws have model number MS 192 T, located on the side of the chain saw's starter housing. They include serial numbers 264371702 through 266087005, which is located on the top/front of the chain saw's housing.
The file
- Sold at
- Authorized Stihl dealers nationwide from January 2005 through July 2005 for about $280.
- Product type
- Chain Saws
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Stihl Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these chain saws immediately and return them 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 Monday through Friday, 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 JAN 11 2006; last revised APR 23 2024.