STIHL FS 310 Bike Handle Trimmer/Brushcutter
Class II - ModerateWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 1,000)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Va.
- Reason for Recall:
- Vibration from the ignition module may cause the trimmer head to loosen and detach from the mounting, posing an injury hazard.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- Vibration from the ignition module may cause the trimmer head to loosen and detach from the mounting, posing an injury hazard.
- Remedy:
- STIHL informed purchasers for whom they had addresses directly by letter after April 15, 2010. Consumers should stop using this trimmer/brushcutter immediately and take it to an authorized STIHL dealer for a new ignition module, which will be installed at no cost to the consumer.
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Product Information
Full Description:
The recalled bike handle trimmer/brushcutter has "STIHL" printed on the engine head. The model number FS 310 is located in two places, on the shaft and on the flywheel housing below the starter grip. This recall includes all units with serial numbers ranging from 27961 1030 through 27961 1119 and 27984 3607 through 27984 4556, which can be found on an adhesive label affixed to the bottom of the fuel tank and etched into the metal frame on the bottom of the engine.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 1,000)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 11711
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