STIHL Recalls Chain Saws Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

The fuel line can leak, posing fire and burn hazards.

Recall #: 17095
Affected scope: About 100,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Andreas Stihl Ag & Co. Kg recalled This recall involves STIHL MS 461 gas-powered chain saws, and the MS 461 R chain saw with….

STIHL Recalls Chain Saws Due to Fire and Burn Hazards was recalled by Andreas Stihl Ag & Co. Kg in February 23, 2017. Reason: The fuel line can leak, posing fire and burn hazards.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chain saws and return them to an aut…. Verify recall #17095 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Andreas Stihl Ag & Co. Kg issued this CPSC recall-The fuel line can leak, posing fire and burn hazards..

None
agency class: February 23, 2017
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17095 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

This recall involves STIHL MS 461 gas-powered chain saws, and the MS 461 R chain saw with a wrap handle. The model number is on the model plate, located on the starter cover. The chain saws are gray and orange with "STIHL" on the engine cover. Recalled chain saws have a serial number between 173092800 and 181993952, under the front hand guard on the engine housing's sprocket side.

Reason for recall

The fuel line can leak, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chain saws and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free inspection and 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	17095
Date reported	February 23, 2017
Date initiated	February 23, 2017
Recalling firm	Andreas Stihl Ag & Co. Kg
Affected scope	About 100,000
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 a free inspecti…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The fuel line can leak, posing fire and burn hazards.

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 23, 2017. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 17095.

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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