STIHL Recalls Edgers, Trimmer/Brushcutters, Pole Pruners and KombiMotors Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-11-12). Hazards: fire. About 140,000 units in the US and 16,000 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16031 |
| Published | 2015-11-12 |
| Last updated | 2015-11-12 |
| Product category | Manual Lawn Trimmers or Edgers |
| Products | STIHL gas-powered edgers, trimmer/brushcutters, pole pruners and KombiMotors |
| Firm named in the title | STIHL |
| Firms | STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 140,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 16,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | repair, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from November 2014 through September 2015 for between $200 and $400. |
Description
This recall involves STIHL edgers with model number FC 56 C, trimmer/brushcutters with model numbers FS 40 C, FS 50 C, FS 56 C and FS 56 RC, pole pruners with model number HT 56 C and KombiMotors with model number KM 56 RC. The model number is located on the starter cover at the rear of the engine. The engine size is about 28 cc. The products are gray and orange with "STIHL" on the engine cover. The serial number range for all of the recalled units is 501830112 through 504083576. The serial number is located on the label on the bottom of the engine.
Hazard
The gasoline tank vent can become dislodged due to incorrect factory installation and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free inspection and repair.
Incidents and injuries
STIHL Inc. has received 319 reports of the fuel tank vents coming loose and fuel leaking. No fires or injuries have been reported.
Machine access
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