CPSCMay 29, 2003consumer
CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
In some units, the fuel tank vent could be installed incorrectly and become dislodged. If this occurs, fuel could leak and result in a fire.
What to do
Authorized Stihl dealers will replace all fuel tank vents. If you own one of the recalled chain saws, stop using it until the fuel tank vent has been replaced.
Brands named
stihl inc virginia beach vastihlstihl chaincpsccpsc stihl
Recall history
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