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.
What to do
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
Products
The following yard power tools and model numbers are included in this recall: Product Name & Description Model Number Serial Numbers Affected Blower, backpack BR 500 Up to 284053456 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 Up to 284101483 HL 100 K Up to 284101483 Pole Pruner HT 56 C-E Up to 284398635 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 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 2
Incidents and injuries
STIHL has received 81 reports of difficulty installing and/or removing the fuel caps and fuel spillage. No injuries have been reported.
Text from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice.
Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from July 2002 through May 2011 for between $190 and $650.