Recall 11226 — Gas powered STIHL trimmers, brushcutters, KombiMotors, hedge trimmers, edgers, clearing saws, pole pruners, and backpack blowers that utilize a toolless fuel cap
U.S. CPSC · United States · 2011-05-25
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Reported risk: The following yard power tools and model numbers are included in this recall: Product Name & Description Model Number Serial Numbers Affected Blower, backpack BR 500 Up to 284053456 BR 550 Up to 284053456 BR 600 Up to 284053456 BR 600 Magnum Up to 284053456 Hedge Trimmer, extended reach HL 90K Up to 284101483 HL 100 Up to 284101483 HL 100 K Up to 284101483 Pole Pruner HT 56 C-E Up to 284398635 HT 100 Up to 284097165 HT 101 Up to 284097165 HT 130 Up to 284097165 HT 131 Up to 284097165 Edger FC 56 C-E Up to 284180999 FC 70 C-E Up to 284180999 FC 90 Up to 284012099 FC 95 Up to 284012099 FC 100 Up to 284012099 FC 110 Up to 284012099 Trimmer/Brushcutter FS 40 C-E Up to 284180999 FS 56 C-E Up to 284180999 FS 56 RC-E Up to 284180999 FS 70 RC-E Up to 284180999 FS 90 Up to 284012099 FS 90 R Up to 284012099 FS 100 RX Up to 284012099 FS 110 Up to 284012099 FS 110 R Up to 284012099 FS 110 RX Up to 284012099 FS 130 Up to 284012099 FS 130 R Up to 284012099 Clearing Saw FS 310 Up to 284012099 KombiEngine KM 56 RC-E Up to 284180999 KM 90 R Up to 284012099 KM 110 R Up to 284012099 KM 130 R Up to 284012099 Visit STIHL's website, www.stihlusa.com for additional photos of the power tools involved and photos of the toolless fuel cap. Hazards: The level of ethanol and other fuel additives can distort the toolless fuel cap, allowing fuel to spill, posing a fire and burn hazard.
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