CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 06-063 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- January 11, 2006
- Brand
- Stihl
- Category
- Tools, lawn and garden
- Products
- Stihl-brand MS 192 T Chain Saws
- Hazard
- Fire and burn hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Units
- About 23,500
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- April 23, 2024
What was recalled
The recalled Stihl-brand chain saws have model number MS 192 T, located on the side of the chain saw's starter housing. They include serial numbers 264371702 through 266087005, which is located on the top/front of the chain saw's housing.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Stihl-brand MS 192 T Chain Saws · About 23,500 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Authorized Stihl dealers nationwide from January 2005 through July 2005 for about $280.; Stihl Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va..
Consumer contact
Call Stihl Inc. at (800) 610-6677 between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Stihl's Web site at www.stihlusa.com
Recall history and context
Stihl appears in 21 CPSC recalls on record. See all Stihl recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 83 recalls in the tools, lawn and garden category, 8 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Stihl-brand MS 192 T Chain Saws (About 23,500 units). The recalled Stihl-brand chain saws have model number MS 192 T, located on the side of the chain saw's starter housing.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should stop using these chain saws immediately and return them to an authorized Stihl dealer for a free repair.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 23, 2024. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.