[Recalled] STIHL BF-KM Mini-Cultivator attachments — The recalled mini-cultivator is one of 15 interchangeable attachments to the ST… | CPSC 2020-09-30
Authorities recorded a safety problem with this product. The details below come directly from the government recall notice.
Recall details
| Product | STIHL BF-KM Mini-Cultivator attachments |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, VA |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 20193 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 30 September 2020 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: The recalled mini-cultivator is one of 15 interchangeable attachments to the STIHL KombiMotor KM model powerheads, which are sold separately. The mini-cultivator is used to break up loose soil. It has four black discs with tines mounted to a gearbox and attached to a metal drive tube with a black deflector. The mini-cultivator attachment should have been assembled by the STIHL dealer and not sold in a box or assembled by the consumer. The recalled mini-cultivator attachments are those with the gearbox installed upside down. Hazards: The gearbox could have mistakenly been installed upside down by the STIHL dealer causing the tines to rotate backwards toward the operator, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
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