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Recall 16031 — STIHL gas-powered edgers, trimmer/brushcutters, pole pruners and KombiMotors

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2015-11-12

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
16031
Date of alert
2015-11-12
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: 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. Hazards: The gasoline tank vent can become dislodged due to incorrect factory installation and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Stihl-Recalls-Edgers-Trimmer-Brushcutters-Pole

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