Recall Record

STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Va. recalls

2 recalls recorded since 2018, most recently on 30 September 2020. Status and classification are as published by the CPSC.

Recalls2
Ongoing (FDA)0
Terminated or completed0
Class I (FDA)0

Announced Consumer products

Recall started
30 September 2020
Reason
The gearbox could have mistakenly been installed upside down by the STIHL dealer causing the tines to rotate backwards toward the operator, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mini-cultivator attachment and take it to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer for a free inspection and free proper assembly.
Recall number
20193

CPSC recall notice

Announced Consumer products

Recall started
5 September 2019
Reason
The bolts connecting the plastic blades and holding the mowing head together can come loose and the mowing head can come apart, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystanders.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled mowing heads immediately and take them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a full refund.
Recall number
19201

CPSC recall notice

A terminated FDA recall means the FDA has determined that all reasonable efforts to remove or correct the product have been made. What statuses mean.