STIHL Recalls Chain Saws Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

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• STIHL gas-powered chain saws · About 100,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from July 2012 through December 2016 for about $1,000.; ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG; STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va..

Injuries or incidents reported

STIHL Inc. has received 117 reports of pinched or leaking fuel lines. No fires, property damage or injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

STIHL Inc. at 800-233-4729 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email stihlrecall@stihl.us or online at www.stihlusa.com and click on Information and then Product Recalls for more information.

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.

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