STIHL Inc. Recalls Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-12-23). Hazards: laceration. About 5,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11080 |
| Published | 2010-12-23 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-08 |
| Product category | Chain Saws |
| Products | STIHL MS 361C chain saws (C-Q version) |
| Firm named in the title | STIHL Inc. |
| Firms | STIHL Incorporated of Virginia Beach, Va. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 5,000 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from February 2004 through August 2009 for about $640. |
Description
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.
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these chain saws immediately and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
STIHL has received three reports of the throttle trigger sticking. No injuries have been reported.
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