STIHL gas-powered edgers recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

November 12, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

STIHL Recalls Edgers, Trimmer/Brushcutters, Pole Pruners and KombiMotors Due to Fire Hazard

Recall number

16031

Brand / firm

STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.

Sold / distributed

Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from November 2014 through September 2015 for between $200 and $400.

Why it was recalled

The gasoline tank vent can become dislodged due to incorrect factory installation and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free inspection and repair.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.