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Fire / OverheatingNovember 12, 2015CPSC #16031

STIHL Recalls Edgers, Trimmer/Brushcutters, Pole Pruners and KombiMotors Due to Fire Hazard

Brand
Product
Lawn & Garden
Units affected
140,000
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

This recall involves STIHL edgers with model number FC 56 C, trimmer/brushcutters with model numbers FS 40 C, FS 50 C, FS 56 C and FS 56 RC, pole pruners with model number HT 56 C and KombiMotors with model number KM 56 RC. The model number is located on the starter cover at the rear of the engine. The engine size is about 28 cc. The products are gray and orange with "STIHL" on the engine cover. The serial number range for all of the recalled units is 501830112 through 504083576. The serial number is located on the label on the bottom of the engine.

Hazard

The gasoline tank vent can become dislodged due to incorrect factory installation and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries

STIHL Inc. has received 319 reports of the fuel tank vents coming loose and fuel leaking. No fires or injuries have been reported.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from November 2014 through September 2015 for between $200 and $400.

Photos

Location of model number on the starter coverModel FC 56 C edgerModel FS 40 C trimmer/brushcutterModel FS 50 C trimmer/brushcutter
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