CPSCMay 25, 2011consumer
STIHL Recalls Yard Power Products Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
The level of ethanol and other fuel additives can distort the toolless fuel cap, allowing fuel to spill, posing a fire and burn hazard.
What to do
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.
Brands named
stihlgasgas powered
Recall history
Other federal recalls tied to the same brand — a factual pattern, straight from the source data.
- CPSCElectrolux Group Recalls Frigidaire Gas Ranges Due to Burn Hazard2026-03-19
- CPSCScepter Fuel Containers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Flash Fire, Burn and Child Poisoning; Violates Mandatory Standards for Portable Fuel Containers; Imported by Mameix Retail2026-02-04
- CPSCSTIHL Recalls BR 800 Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration Hazard2025-11-06
- CPSCScepter Fuel Containers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Flash Fire, Burn and Child Poisoning; Violates Mandatory Standards for Portable Fuel Containers; Imported by Canada Prep and Ship2025-10-23
- CPSCScepter Fuel Containers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Flash Fire, Burn and Child Poisoning; Violates Mandatory Standards for Portable Fuel Containers; Imported by Pro Recycle2025-10-23
- CPSCVESTA.DS Recalls VST Brand Tankless Water Heaters Due to Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning Hazard and Risk of Serious Injury and Death2025-10-16
- CPSCDR Power Equipment Recalls Battery-Powered Chainsaws Due to Fire and Burn Hazards2025-06-05
- CPSCDelta Gas Ball Valves Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Manufactured by Masco Canada2025-05-08
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