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CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws

⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately

This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.

Category
Units Affected
23,500
Recall Date
January 11, 2006
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Fire Or Burn
Authorized Stihl Dealers Nationwide From January 2005 Through July 2005 For About $280. recall product photo 1

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3185.

The recalled Stihl-brand chain saws have model number MS 192 T, located on the side of the chain saw's starter housing. They include serial numbers 264371702 through 266087005, which is located on the top/front of the chain saw's housing.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3185.

Consumers should stop using these chain saws immediately and return them to an authorized Stihl dealer for a free repair.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Authorized Stihl Dealers Nationwide From January 2005 Through July 2005 For About $280. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3185.

Call Stihl Inc. at (800) 610-6677 between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Stihl's Web site at www.stihlusa.com

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Authorized Stihl Dealers Nationwide From January 2005 Through July 2005 For About $280. Recall FAQ

Authorized Stihl Dealers Nationwide From January 2005 Through July 2005 For About $280. is the subject of a tools recall: CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws. The notice was published on January 11, 2006 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 23,500 units are potentially affected.