STIHL Recalls Edgers, Trimmer/Brushcutters, Pole Pruners and KombiMotors Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2015-11-12 · 16031
Hazards
The gasoline tank vent can become dislodged due to incorrect factory installation and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
16031
Date
2015-11-12
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
STIHL gas-powered edgers, trimmer/brushcutters, pole pruners and KombiMotors
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
Retailer(s)
Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from November 2014 through September 2015 for between $200 and $400.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves STIHL edgers with model number FC 56 C, trimmer/brushcutters with model numbers FS 40 C, FS 50 C, FS 56 C and FS 56 RC, pole pruners with model number HT 56 C and KombiMotors with model number KM 56 RC. The model number is located on the starter cover at the rear of the engine. The engine size is about 28 cc. The products are gray and orange with "STIHL" on the engine cover. The serial number range for all of the recalled units is 501830112 through 504083576. The serial number is located on the label on the bottom of the engine.