Trimmers/Brushcutters Recalled by STIHL Incorporated Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-12-16). Hazards: fire, injury. Models: 310. About 1,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11711 |
| Published | 2010-12-16 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-06 |
| Product category | Brushcutters |
| Products | STIHL FS 310 Bike Handle Trimmer/Brushcutter |
| Firm named in the title | STIHL Incorporated |
| Firms | STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Va. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 1,000 |
| Model numbers | 310 |
| Hazard classes | fire, injury |
| Remedy classes | stop use |
| Sold | Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from June 2009 to April 2010 for about $550. |
Description
The recalled bike handle trimmer/brushcutter has "STIHL" printed on the engine head. The model number FS 310 is located in two places, on the shaft and on the flywheel housing below the starter grip. This recall includes all units with serial numbers ranging from 27961 1030 through 27961 1119 and 27984 3607 through 27984 4556, which can be found on an adhesive label affixed to the bottom of the fuel tank and etched into the metal frame on the bottom of the engine.
Hazard
Vibration from the ignition module may cause the trimmer head to loosen and detach from the mounting, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy
STIHL informed purchasers for whom they had addresses directly by letter after April 15, 2010. Consumers should stop using this trimmer/brushcutter immediately and take it to an authorized STIHL dealer for a new ignition module, which will be installed at no cost to the consumer.
Incidents and injuries
The company received three reports of incidents and no reports of injuries.
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