Summary Statement
Stihl-brand MS 192 T Chain Saws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard, so they are being recalled for repair.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2002 Release # 03-037 |
Stihl Recall Hotline: (800) 610-6677 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Scott Wolfson, (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1189 |
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Stihl Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va., is voluntarily recalling about 3,000 chain saws. Fuel can leak out of the chain saw's tank, which could cause a fire or injury hazard to consumers.
Stihl has received six reports of fuel leakage. No fires or injuries have been reported.
The recalled Stihl chain saws include model number MS 170 and MS 180 C with serial numbers 255120848 through 255122797 and 255739074 through 255741150. The name "Stihl" and the model numbers are located on the starter housing. The serial number is printed on the housing near the bumper spikes. These chain saws were manufactured in Virginia Beach, Va.
Stihl dealers nationwide sold the chain saws from July 2002 through October 2002 for between $180 and $200.
Consumers should stop using the chain saws immediately and return them to the dealer where purchased for a free repair. For more information, consumers can contact Stihl at (800) 610-6677 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to the company's website at www.stihlusa.com
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To join a CPSC e-mail subscription list, please go to https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/Subscribe/. Consumers can obtain recall and general safety information by logging on to CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.
