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 ri…

Recall #: 11080
Affected scope: About 5,000

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Stihl Incorporated of Virginia Beach, Va. recalled The recalled chain saws have a rear-handle activated chain brake (C-Q version) and have a….

STIHL Inc. Recalls Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled by Stihl Incorporated of Virginia Beach, Va. in December 23, 2010. Reason: The throttle trigger may stick after it has been released by the operator, which could cause the engine to co…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these chain saws immediately and return them to an authorized…. Verify recall #11080 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Stihl Incorporated of Virginia Beach, Va. issued this CPSC recall-The throttle trigger may stick after it has been released by the operator, which could cause the engine to co….

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agency class: December 23, 2010
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11080 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

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, what to do

Consumers should stop using these chain saws immediately and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free repair.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	11080
Date reported	December 23, 2010
Date initiated	December 23, 2010
Recalling firm	Stihl Incorporated of Virginia Beach, Va.
Affected scope	About 5,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using these chain saws immediately and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free repair.

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What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using these chain saws immediately and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free repair.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 23, 2010. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 11080.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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