CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

Vibration from the ignition module may cause the trimmer head to loosen and detach from the mounting, posing an injury hazard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • December 16, 2010

Trimmers/Brushcutters Recalled by STIHL Incorporated Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

The recalled bike handle trimmer/brushcutter has "STIHL" printed on the engine head. The model number FS 310 is located in two places, on the shaft and on the flywheel housing below the starter grip. This recall includes all units with serial numbers ranging from 27961 1030 through 27961 1119 and 27984 3607 through 27984 4556, which can be found on an adhesive label affixed to the bottom of the fuel tank and etched into the metal frame on the bottom of the engine.

Required Consumer Action

STIHL informed purchasers for whom they had addresses directly by letter after April 15, 2010. Consumers should stop using this trimmer/brushcutter immediately and take it to an authorized STIHL dealer for a new ignition module, which will be installed at no cost to the consumer.

Contact Information

For more information, contact STIHL between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday at (800) 610-6677 or visit STIHL's website at www.stihlusa.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from June 2009 to April 2010 for about $550.
Injuries
The company received three reports of incidents and no reports of injuries.
Manufacturer
STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Va.
Recall Number
11711

Product Information

Product Name
STIHL FS 310 Bike Handle Trimmer/Brushcutter
Product Type
Brushcutters
Number of Units
About 1,000
Manufacturer Name
STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Va.
Manufactured In
United States

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Full Contact Information

For more information, contact STIHL between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday at (800) 610-6677 or visit STIHL's website at www.stihlusa.com