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Why it was recalled
The level of ethanol and other fuel additives can distort the toolless fuel cap, allowing fuel to spill, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Incidents and injuries
STIHL has received 81 reports of difficulty installing and/or removing the fuel caps and fuel spillage. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Gas powered STIHL
- Manufacturer
- STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
- Recall number
- 11-226
- Units
- About 2.3 million
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from July 2002 through May 2011 for between $190 and $650.
Gas powered STIHL trimmers, brushcutters, KombiMotors, hedge trimmers, edgers, clearing saws, pole pruners, and backpack blowers that utilize a toolless fuel cap
CPSC product type: Gardening and Landscaping
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact STIHL toll-free at (800) 233-4729 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.stihlusa.com or e-mail to stihlrecall@stihl.us
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