STIHL is recalling about 2.3 million gas powered STIHL trimmers, brushcutters, KombiMotors, hedge trimmers, edgers, clearing saws, pole pruners, and backpack blowers that utilize a toolless fuel cap.
The level of ethanol and other fuel additives can distort the toolless fuel cap, allowing fuel to spill, posing a fire and burn hazard.
STIHL has received 81 reports of difficulty installing and/or removing the fuel caps and fuel spillage. No injuries have been reported.
The following yard power tools and model numbers are included in this recall:
| Product Name & Description | Model Number | Serial Numbers Affected | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blower, backpack | BR 500 | Up to 284053456 |  BR 500 |
| BR 550 | Up to 284053456 | ||
| BR 600 | Up to 284053456 | ||
| BR 600 Magnum | Up to 284053456 | ||
| Hedge Trimmer, extended reach | HL 90K | Up to 284101483 |  HL 100 |
| HL 100 | Up to 284101483 | ||
| HL 100 K | Up to 284101483 | ||
| Pole Pruner | HT 56 C-E | Up to 284398635 |  HT 131 |
| HT 100 | Up to 284097165 | ||
| HT 101 | Up to 284097165 | ||
| HT 130 | Up to 284097165 | ||
| HT 131 | Up to 284097165 | ||
| Edger | FC 56 C-E | Up to 284180999 |  FC 70 C-E |
| FC 70 C-E | Up to 284180999 | ||
| FC 90 | Up to 284012099 | ||
| FC 95 | Up to 284012099 | ||
| FC 100 | Up to 284012099 | ||
| FC 110 | Up to 284012099 | ||
| Trimmer/Brushcutter | FS 40 C-E | Up to 284180999 |  FS 110 R |
| FS 56 C-E | Up to 284180999 | ||
| FS 56 RC-E | Up to 284180999 | ||
| FS 70 RC-E | Up to 284180999 | ||
| FS 90 | Up to 284012099 | ||
| FS 90 R | Up to 284012099 | ||
| FS 100 RX | Up to 284012099 | ||
| FS 110 | Up to 284012099 | ||
| FS 110 R | Up to 284012099 | ||
| FS 110 RX | Up to 284012099 | ||
| FS 130 | Up to 284012099 | ||
| FS 130 R | Up to 284012099 | ||
| Clearing Saw | FS 310 | Up to 284012099 |  FS 310 |
| KombiEngine | KM 56 RC-E | Up to 284180999 |  KM 130 R |
| KM 90 R | Up to 284012099 | ||
| KM 110 R | Up to 284012099 | ||
| KM 130 R | Up to 284012099 |
Visit STIHL’s website, www.stihlusa.com for additional photos of the power tools involved and photos of the toolless fuel cap.
Authorized STIHL dealers sold the devices nationwide from July 2002 through May 2011 for between $190 and $650. They were made in the United States.
Consumers should immediately stop using these products and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free repair. Consumers can contact STIHL for instructions on identifying these toolless fuel caps.
For additional information, contact STIHL toll-free at (800) 233-4729 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.stihlusa.com or e-mail to mailto:stihlrecall@stihl.us
