| Posted: 04:56 AM February 15th, 2012 | |||
STIHL Recalls Chain Saws Due to Risk of InjuryWASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: MS 391 Chain Saws Units: About 3,000 Manufacturer: STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va. Hazard: 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. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: 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: Sold at: Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from March 2011 through July 2011 for between $530 and $550. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: 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. Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers should
contact STIHL at (800) 610-6677 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday
through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.stihlusa.com. Consumers also can email the firm at stihlrecall@stihl.us 
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