Trimmers/Brushcutters Recalled by STIHL Incorporated Due to Injury Hazard

brushcutter-recall-101219 — STIHL FS 310.

(Image credit: CPSC.)

About 1,000 STIHL FS 310 Bike Handle Trimmer/Brushcutters were recalled voluntarily by STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Va., in cooperation with the CPSC.

Hazard: Vibration from the ignition module may cause the trimmer head to loosen and detach from the mounting, posing an injury hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: The company received three reports of incidents and no reports of injuries.

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.

Sold at: Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from June 2009 to April 2010 for about $550.

Manufactured in: United States

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.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact STIHL between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday at (800) 610-6677 or visit STIHL's website at www.stihlusa.com.

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