Trimmers/Brushcutters Recalled by STIHL Incorporated Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-821.
The recalled bike handle trimmer/brushcutter has "STIHL" printed on the engine head. The model number FS 310 is located in two places, on the shaft and on the flywheel housing below the starter grip. This recall includes all units with serial numbers ranging from 27961 1030 through 27961 1119 and 27984 3607 through 27984 4556, which can be found on an adhesive label affixed to the bottom of the fuel tank and etched into the metal frame on the bottom of the engine.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-821.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Authorized Stihl Dealers Nationwide From June 2009 To April 2010 For About $550. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- 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-821.
For more information, contact STIHL between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday at (800) 610-6677 or visit STIHL's website at www.stihlusa.com
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Authorized Stihl Dealers Nationwide From June 2009 To April 2010 For About $550. Recall FAQ
Authorized Stihl Dealers Nationwide From June 2009 To April 2010 For About $550. is the subject of a bicycles & wheeled sports recall: Trimmers/Brushcutters Recalled by STIHL Incorporated Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert). The notice was published on December 16, 2010 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1,000 units are potentially affected.