We care about our customers' safety, so in
cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, STIHL
Inc. is recalling to inspect and repair certain STIHL gas-powered MS
461 and MS 461 R chain saws.
STIHL Inc. is also voluntarily recalling to inspect and repair certain MS 461 Rescue and GS 461 machines.
The
machines included in this recall may have been sold by authorized dealers from July
2012 to December 2016. Only products with serial numbers between 173092800
and 181993952 are included in this recall.
The serial number is located under the
front hand guard on the engine housing’s sprocket side.
Serial Number Location |
REASON FOR THE RECALL
TO INSPECT AND REPAIR
The
fuel line may have been pinched during the production process, allowing fuel to
leak and posing fire and burn hazards. STIHL Inc. has received no
reports of fires or injuries.
If
you determine that you have a machine in the model and serial number range listed
above, discontinue its use immediately and take it to
an authorized STIHL dealer. Your
STIHL dealer will perform a free inspection and, if necessary, repair.
If
you have any questions regarding this recall, please contact STIHL Incorporated
at 1-800-233-4729 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit our
website at www.stihlusa.com, or e-mail stihlrecall@stihl.us.
We
take seriously the safety of the people who buy and use STIHL products. We apologize for any inconvenience this recall
may cause you.