Stihl MS 192 T Chain Saws

Description: Stihl Inc. Recall of Chain Saws NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 11, 2006 Release #06-063 Firm's Hotline: (800) 610-6677 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws WASHINGTON, 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: Stihl-brand MS 192 T Chain Saws Units: About 23,500 Manufacturer: Stihl Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va. Hazard: These chain saws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. A connection in the ignition grounding system could loosen and create a spark, posing a fire hazard. Also the springs in the clutch assembly could come out of position allowing a spring of the clutch to be projected from the saw housing resulting in injury to the user. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled Stihl-brand chain saws have model number MS 192 T, located on the side of the chain saw's starter housing. They include serial numbers 264371702 through 266087005, which is located on the top/front of the chain saw's housing. Sold at: Authorized Stihl dealers nationwide from January 2005 through July 2005 for about $280. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Consumers should stop using these chain saws immediately and return them to an authorized Stihl dealer for a free repair. Consumer Contact: Call Stihl Inc. at (800) 610-6677 between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Stihl's Web site at www.stihlusa.com [Learn More]