STIHL Recalls to Repair Mini-Cultivator Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard

This recall was issued September 30, 2020.

Company: Stihl Incorporated Of Virginia Beach, Va.
Posted: September 30, 2020
Recall Number: 20193
Quantity: About 185,000
Official Source: View on CPSC website ↗

Reason for Recall

The gearbox could have mistakenly been installed upside down by the STIHL dealer causing the tines to rotate backwards toward the operator, posing a laceration hazard to the user.

Action Taken

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mini-cultivator attachment and take it to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer for a free inspection and free proper assembly.

Product Images

Recalled mini-cultivator (the gearbox is mounted incorrectly and upside down). The axle is above the drive tube when the locating lug for coupling to the powerhead is facing up.

Recalled mini-cultivator attachment. Close-up of gearbox mounted upside down so that the axle is above the drive tube.

Proper assembly of mini-cultivator attachment with the gearbox mounted so that the axle is below the drive tube when the locating lug for the coupling to the powerhead at the other end is facing up.

Properly assembled mini-cultivator attachment with the gearbox mounted so that the axle is below the drive tube.

Incidents & Injuries

STIHL Inc. has received 12 reports of incidents, including six reports of lacerations to consumers.

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