CPSC recall · Reported February 14, 2012
STIHL Recalls Chain Saws Due to Risk of Injury
The flywheel on the chain saw can crack causing parts of the flywheel to separate and strike users or bystanders, posing a risk of injury.
Stihl Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va. recalled This recall involves STIHL MS 391 gas-powered chain saws with an orange top casing, gray ….
STIHL Recalls Chain Saws Due to Risk of Injury was recalled by Stihl Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va. in February 14, 2012. Reason: The flywheel on the chain saw can crack causing parts of the flywheel to separate and strike users or bystand…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chain saws and return them to an aut…. Verify recall #12108 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Stihl Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va. issued this CPSC recall-The flywheel on the chain saw can crack causing parts of the flywheel to separate and strike users or bystand….
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- February 14, 2012
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12108 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.
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Product description
This recall involves STIHL MS 391 gas-powered chain saws with an orange top casing, gray base and black front handle and hand guard. "STIHL" and "MS 391" are printed in an orange circle on the starter side of the unit. The serial number is located on the crankcase to the right of the muffler when viewed from the rear of the saw. Serial numbers included in the recall are: 28535 1759 through 28535 1956 28664 5278 through 28664 6277 28665 1283 through 28665 5577 28724 4317 through 28724 4480 28735 3627 through 28735 3647
Reason for recall
The flywheel on the chain saw can crack causing parts of the flywheel to separate and strike users or bystanders, posing a risk of injury.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chain saws and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for the installation of a free replacement flywheel.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 12108 |
| Date reported | February 14, 2012 |
| Date initiated | February 14, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Stihl Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va. |
| Affected scope | About 3,000 |
| 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 immediately stop using the recalled chain saws and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for the installatio…
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- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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