STIHL Recalls 2.3 Million Yard Power Tools

A massive recall of about 2.3 million gas-powered STIHL trimmers, brushcutters, KombiMotors, hedge trimmers, edgers, clearing saws, pole pruners, and backpack blowers that utilize a toolless fuel cap has just been announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC ). Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled yard power tools immediately.

The defective yard power tools were manufactured in the United States by STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Virginia and sold at authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from July 2002 through May 2011 for between $190 and $650.

The level of ethanol and other fuel additives can distort the toolless fuel cap, allowing fuel to spill, posing a fire and burn hazard. To date, STIHL has received 81 reports of difficulty installing and/or removing the fuel caps and fuel spillage. No injuries have been reported. The following yard power tools and model and serial numbers are involved:

Photographs of the power tools and the toolless fuel cap can be accessed at the STIHL website at www.stihlusa.com.

The CPSC is advising consumers to immediately stop using these products and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free repair. Consumers can contact STIHL for instructions on identifying these toolless fuel caps. STIHL can be reached, toll-free, at 1.800.233.4729 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, at the firm’s website at www.stihlusa.com, or by email to stihlrecall@stihl.us.

A massive recall of about 2.3 million gas-powered STIHL trimmers, brushcutters, KombiMotors, hedge trimmers, edgers, clearing saws, pole pruners, and backpack blowers that utilize a toolless fuel cap has just been announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC ). Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled yard power tools immediately.

The defective yard power tools were manufactured in the United States by STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Virginia and sold at authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from July 2002 through May 2011 for between $190 and $650.

The level of ethanol and other fuel additives can distort the toolless fuel cap, allowing fuel to spill, posing a fire and burn hazard. To date, STIHL has received 81 reports of difficulty installing and/or removing the fuel caps and fuel spillage. No injuries have been reported. The following yard power tools and model and serial numbers are involved:

Photographs of the power tools and the toolless fuel cap can be accessed at the STIHL website at www.stihlusa.com.

The CPSC is advising consumers to immediately stop using these products and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free repair. Consumers can contact STIHL for instructions on identifying these toolless fuel caps. STIHL can be reached, toll-free, at 1.800.233.4729 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, at the firm’s website at www.stihlusa.com, or by email to stihlrecall@stihl.us.

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