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InjuryDecember 23, 2010CPSC #11080

STIHL Inc. Recalls Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

Product
Lawn & Garden
Units affected
5,000
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

The recalled chain saws have a rear-handle activated chain brake (C-Q version) and have an orange top casing, gray base, black handle and "STIHL MS 361C" printed in an orange circle on the side of the unit.

Hazard

The throttle trigger may stick after it has been released by the operator, which could cause the engine to continue to run at a speed that drives the saw chain. This can pose a risk of a laceration injury to the user or a bystander.

Injuries

STIHL has received three reports of the throttle trigger sticking. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from February 2004 through August 2009 for about $640.

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