CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

An internal clip may become dislodged and, as a result, the clutch shoes could be projected from the clutch housing and strike consumers, posing the risk of injury.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • February 11, 2005

CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Multi-Task Tools

The recalled product is a KombiSystem Multi-Task Tool powerhead, Models KM55, KM55R, KM55RC, FS55T or FS55RT. The recalled models, which have "Stihl" printed on the engine head, have serial numbers lower than 263868001, which can be found on the engine head. The product is a powerhead that can be fitted with attachments for a variety of tasks, including edging, trimming and sweeping.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should stop using this multi-task tool immediately and return it to an authorized Stihl dealer for a free repair.

Contact Information

Call Stihl Inc. at (800) 610-6677 between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET or visit Stihl's Web site at www.stihlusa.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Authorized Stihl dealers for between $180 and $210. The FS models were sold between October 2001 and October 2002 and the KM models were sold between September 2002 and October 2004.
Injuries
Stihl has received no reports of incidents.
Manufacturer
Stihl Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
Recall Number
05105

Product Information

Product Name
KombiSystem Multi-Task Tool
Product Type
Hedge Trimmers
Number of Units
About 45,000
Manufacturer Name
Stihl Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
Manufactured In
United States

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Full Contact Information

Call Stihl Inc. at (800) 610-6677 between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET or visit Stihl's Web site at www.stihlusa.com