CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Multi-Task Tools
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-02-11 · 05105
Hazards
An internal clip may become dislodged and, as a result, the clutch shoes could be projected from the clutch housing and strike consumers, posing the risk of injury.
Recall
Number
05105
Date
2005-02-11
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
KombiSystem Multi-Task Tool
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Stihl Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
Retailer(s)
Authorized Stihl dealers for between $180 and $210. The FS models were sold between October 2001 and October 2002 and the KM models were sold between September 2002 and October 2004.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
The recalled product is a KombiSystem Multi-Task Tool powerhead, Models KM55, KM55R, KM55RC, FS55T or FS55RT. The recalled models, which have "Stihl" printed on the engine head, have serial numbers lower than 263868001, which can be found on the engine head. The product is a powerhead that can be fitted with attachments for a variety of tasks, including edging, trimming and sweeping.