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CPSC & Stihl Recall Various Weed Trimmers, Brushcutters and Augers

U.S. CPSCFireOct 20, 1999
Recalled Trimmers and Brushcutters
Recalled Trimmers and Brushcutters
Recalled Stihl Auger
Recalled Stihl Auger

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Hazard

Fuel could leak from an unsealed seam in the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Stop using these products immediately, and call Stihl to determine if your trimmer, brushcutter or auger is part of this recall. If so, consumers should return it to an authorized Stihl dealer for a free replacement fuel tank.

Incidents & injuries

Stihl is aware of one incident in Europe, of a fuel leak from a trimmer. No injuries were reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

Stihl dealers sold these trimmers, brushcutters and augers, from November 1998 through September 1999, for between $400 and $700, depending on the model purchased.

Contact the company

For more information, call Stihl at (800) 467-8445 between 7 a.m. and 2 a.m. ET Monday through Friday, and between 8 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET Saturday and Sunday. Consumers also can get more information on Stihl's web site at www.stihlusa.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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