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BR 500\n -
HL 100\n -
HT 131\n -
FC 70 C-E\n -
FS 110 R\n -
FS 310\n -
KM 130 R\n
"The level of ethanol and other fuel additives can distort the toolless fuel cap, allowing fuel to spill, posing a fire and burn hazard."
About 2.3 million
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 stihlrecall@stihl.us
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Gas powered STIHL trimmers, brushcutters, KombiMotors, hedge trimmers, edgers, clearing saws, pole pruners, and backpack blowers that utilize a toolless fuel cap
Units: About 2.3 million
Manufacturer: STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
Hazard: The level of ethanol and other fuel additives can distort the toolless fuel cap, allowing fuel to spill, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: STIHL has received 81 reports of difficulty installing and/or removing the fuel caps and fuel spillage. No injuries have been reported.
Description: 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 | 
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| 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 | 
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| HL 100 | Up to 284101483 | ||
| HL 100 K | Up to 284101483 | ||
| Pole Pruner | HT 56 C-E | Up to 284398635 | 
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| 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 | 
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| 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 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 | 
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| KombiEngine | KM 56 RC-E | Up to 284180999 | 
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| 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.
Sold at: Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from July 2002 through May 2011 for between $190 and $650.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: 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.
Consumer Contact: 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 stihlrecall@stihl.us
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