STIHL Recalls Edgers, Trimmer/Brushcutters, Pole Pruners and KombiMotors Due to Fire Hazard

Location of model number on the starter cover

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

Recall Date: November 12th, 2015
Type: Manual Lawn Trimmers or Edgers
Units: About 140,000 (in addition, about 16,000 were sold in Canada)
Hazards: The gasoline tank vent can become dislodged due to incorrect factory installation and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
Remedies: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free inspection and repair.

Description

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.

Images:

Location of model number on the starter cover

Model FC 56 C edger

Model FS 40 C trimmer/brushcutter

Model FS 50 C trimmer/brushcutter

Model FS 56 C trimmer/brushcutter

Model FS 56 RC trimmer/brushcutter

Model HT 56 C pole pruner

Model KM 56 RC KombiMotor

Location of serial number on the bottom of the engine

Consumer Contact:

STIHL Inc. at 800-610-6677 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email [email protected] or online at www.stihlusa.com and click on Information and then Product Recalls for more information.