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STIHL MS 361C chain saws (C-Q version)
- Starting date:
- January 10, 2011
- Posting date:
- January 10, 2011
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002486
Affected products
STIHL MS 361C chain saws (C-Q version)
Product description
This recall involves chain saws that have a rear-handle activated chain brake with the model number MS361C-Q (C-Q version) and have an orange top casing, gray base and black handle. The chain saws can be identified by "STIHL MS 361C" printed in an orange circle on the side of the unit.
Hazard identified
The throttle trigger may stick after it has been released by the operator, which could cause the engine to continue to run at a speed that drives the saw chain. This can pose a risk of a laceration to the user or a bystander.
STIHL Limited has received three reports of the throttle trigger sticking in the United States. However, no injuries have been reported.
Neither STIHL Limited nor Health Canada has received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these chain saws.
Number sold
Approximately 340 of the recalled chain saws were sold exclusively by STIHL authorized dealers in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from February 2004 to December 2010.
Place of origin
Manufactured in United States.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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STIHL Incorporated
Virginia Beach
Virginia
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using these chain saws and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free repair.
For more information, consumers may contact STIHL Limited at 1-519-681-3000 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the STIHL Web site.