Trimmers/Brushcutters Recalled by STIHL Incorporated Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2010-12-16 · 11711
Hazards
Vibration from the ignition module may cause the trimmer head to loosen and detach from the mounting, posing an injury hazard.
Recall
Number
11711
Date
2010-12-16
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
STIHL FS 310 Bike Handle Trimmer/Brushcutter
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Va.
Retailer(s)
Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from June 2009 to April 2010 for about $550.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
The recalled bike handle trimmer/brushcutter has "STIHL" printed on the engine head. The model number FS 310 is located in two places, on the shaft and on the flywheel housing below the starter grip. This recall includes all units with serial numbers ranging from 27961 1030 through 27961 1119 and 27984 3607 through 27984 4556, which can be found on an adhesive label affixed to the bottom of the fuel tank and etched into the metal frame on the bottom of the engine.