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Trimmers/Brushcutters Recalled by STIHL Incorporated Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC · 11711 · published 2010-12-16

CPSC campaign 11711

Hazard

Vibration from the ignition module may cause the trimmer head to loosen and detach from the mounting, posing an injury hazard.

Remedy

STIHL informed purchasers for whom they had addresses directly by letter after April 15, 2010. Consumers should stop using this trimmer/brushcutter immediately and take it to an authorized STIHL dealer for a new ignition module, which will be installed at no cost to the consumer.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the CPSC record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or CPSC. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Va.

STIHL FS 310 Bike Handle Trimmer/Brushcutter

Brands in this recall

STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Va.

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