Trimmers/Brushcutters Recalled by STIHL Incorporated Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
This recall was issued December 16, 2010.
- Posted
- December 16, 2010
- Recall Number
- 11711
- Quantity
- About 1,000
- Official Source
- View on CPSC website ↗
Reason for Recall
Vibration from the ignition module may cause the trimmer head to loosen and detach from the mounting, posing an injury hazard.
Action Taken
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.
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Incidents & Injuries
The company received three reports of incidents and no reports of injuries.