CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The chain saw can take longer to brake than expected, posing a laceration hazard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • September 14, 2023

STIHL Recalls MSA 300 Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

STIHL Incorporated at 800-233-4729 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.stihlusa.com/safety/recalls/msa300 or www.stihlusa.com and click on "Information" and then "Recalls & Notices" and then "MSA 300 Recall" for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
Authorized STIHL independent dealers nationwide from October 2022 through July 2023 for about $800.
Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
23282

Product Information

Product Name
STIHL MSA 300 chain saws
Number of Units
About 2,800
Imported By
STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Virginia
Manufactured In
Austria

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Contact Manufacturer

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

Phone 800-233-4729
Website www.stihlusa.com/safety/recalls/msa300
Full Contact Information

STIHL Incorporated at 800-233-4729 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.stihlusa.com/safety/recalls/msa300 or www.stihlusa.com and click on "Information" and then "Recalls & Notices" and then "MSA 300 Recall" for more information.