Recall 23282 · 2023-09-14

STIHL Recalls MSA 300 Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

LacerationSTIHL
Chain saws

Hazard

The chain saw can take longer to brake than expected, posing a laceration hazard.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled STIHL MSA 300 chain saw and bring it to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer for the free replacement of the brake drum and brake band.

Products

This recall involves the braking system of the STIHL MSA 300, a battery-powered chain saw. The chain saw is gray and orange. "STIHL" and "MSA 300" are displayed on the side of the chain saw. The recalled chain saw's serial number is located on a label on the rear hand guard. Serial numbers lower than 447457319 are included in the recall.

Incidents and injuries

None reported

Text from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice.

Units
About 2,800
Sold at

Authorized STIHL independent dealers nationwide from October 2022 through July 2023 for about $800.

Injury data

Chain saws

29,535
ER visits in 2025