CPSC & Stihl Recall Various Weed Trimmers, Brushcutters and Augers
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 1999-10-20 · 00007b
Hazards
Fuel could leak from an unsealed seam in the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
00007b
Date
1999-10-20
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Stihl Weed Trimmers, Brushcutters and Augers
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Stihl Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
Retailer(s)
Stihl dealers sold these trimmers, brushcutters and augers, from November 1998 through September 1999, for between $400 and $700, depending on the model purchased.
Description
The trimmers, sold with both loop- and bicycle-type handles, have model numbers FS 120 and FS 200. The brushcutters, with bicycle-type handles, have model number FS 350. The augers have model number BT 120C, and are used to drill holes in the ground. The model numbers are located on the top of the engines' shrouds. The serial number is stamped into the crank case base, and can be seen by turning the unit upside down and looking at the metal plate on the muffler side between the fuel tank and muffler shroud. The recalled Model FS 120 units have serial numbers from: 241229059 through 241230468 241853315 through 241854114 241227959 through 241229058 241851265 through 241853314 The recalled Model FS 200 units have serial numbers from: 241212359 through 241212808 241854855 through 241855104 241230469 through 241230868 241854115 through 241854854 The recalled Model FS 350 units have serial numbers from: 141615623 through 141616122 The recalled Model BT 120C units have serial numbers from: 141585723 through 141585922 141722570 through 141722819 The model number and the word "Stihl" is written on the products.