CPSCRecalled Dec 23, 2010 · #11080
STIHL Inc. Recalls Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
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.
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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.
Product details
- Product
- STIHL MS 361C chain saws (C-Q version)
- Type
- Chain Saws
- Manufacturer
- STIHL Incorporated of Virginia Beach, Va.
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from February 2004 through August 2009 for about $640.
- Made in
- United States
What you should do
Consumers should stop using these chain saws immediately and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free repair.