STIHL Inc. · Recalled
STIHL Inc. Recalls Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
The throttle trigger may stick after it has been released by the operator, which could cause the engine to continue to run at a speed that drives the saw chain. This can pose a risk of a laceration injury to the user or a bystander.
- Units
- About 5,000
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $640
- Remedy
- Repair
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Affected
The recalled chain saws have a rear-handle activated chain brake (C-Q version) and have an orange top casing, gray base, black handle and "STIHL MS 361C" printed in an orange circle on the side of the unit.
The file
- Sold at
- Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from February 2004 through August 2009 for about $640.
- Product type
- Chain Saws
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- STIHL Incorporated of Virginia Beach, Va.
Incident log
STIHL has received three reports of the throttle trigger sticking. No injuries have been 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.
For additional information, contact STIHL at (800) 610-6677 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit STIHL's website 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 DEC 23 2010; last revised JUL 08 2016.
