MS 391 Chain Saws
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
STIHL is recalling MS 391 gas-powered chain saws because the flywheel can crack and cause pieces to separate, which could strike and injure the user or bystanders. The recalled saws have an orange top casing, gray base, and black front handle and hand guard, with "STIHL" and "MS 391" printed in an orange circle on the starter side. The serial number appears on the crankcase to the right of the muffler when viewed from the rear.
The recall affects chain saws with the following serial number ranges: 28535 1759 through 28535 1956, 28664 5278 through 28664 6277, 28665 1283 through 28665 5577, 28724 4317 through 28724 4480, and 28735 3627 through 28735 3647. Consumers who own a recalled chain saw should immediately stop using it and take it to an authorized STIHL dealer to have a replacement flywheel installed at no cost.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The flywheel on the chain saw can crack causing parts of the flywheel to separate and strike users or bystanders, posing a risk of injury.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chain saws and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for the installation of a free replacement flywheel.
This recall involves STIHL MS 391 gas-powered chain saws with an orange top casing, gray base and black front handle and hand guard. "STIHL" and "MS 391" are printed in an orange circle on the starter side of the unit. The serial number is located on the crankcase to the right of the muffler when viewed from the rear of the saw. Serial numbers included in the recall are: 28535 1759 through 28535 1956 28664 5278 through 28664 6277 28665 1283 through 28665 5577 28724 4317 through 28724 4480 28735 3627 through 28735 3647
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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