Stihl Inc. Has
Recalled Chain Saws
Virginia
Beach, Va. - Stihl Inc., has recalled about 3,000 chain saws. Fuel
can leak out of the chain saw's tank, which could cause a fire or injury
hazard to consumers. Stihl has received six reports of fuel leakage.
No fires or injuries have been reported. The recalled Stihl chain saws
include model number MS 170 and MS 180 C with serial numbers 255120848
through 255122797 and 255739074 through 255741150.
The name "Stihl"
and the model numbers are located on the starter housing.
The serial
number is printed on the housing near the bumper spikes. These chain
saws were manufactured in Virginia Beach, Va. Stihl dealers nationwide
sold the chain saws from July 2002 through October 2002 for between
$180 and $200. Consumers should stop using the chain saws immediately
and return them to the dealer where purchased for a free repair.
For more information, consumers can contact Stihl at (800) 610-6677
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to the
company's web site at http://www.stihlusa.com
Submitted
November 14, 2002
