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STIHL gas-powered edgers, trimmer/brushcutters, pole pruners and KombiMotors

Description: This recall involves STIHL edgers with model number FC 56 C, trimmer/brushcutters with model numbers FS 40 C, FS 50 C, FS 56 C and FS 56 RC, pole pruners with model number HT 56 C and KombiMotors with model number KM 56 RC. The model number is located on the starter cover at the rear of the engine. The engine size is about 28 cc. The products are gray and orange with "STIHL" on the engine cover. The serial number range for all of the recalled units is 501830112 through 504083576. The serial number is located on the label on the bottom of the engine. [Learn More]

About 140,000 (in addition, about 16,000 were sold in Canada) units were affected by this recall.

STIHL gas-powered edgers, trimmer/brushcutters, pole pruners and KombiMotors
STIHL Recalls Edgers, Trimmer/Brushcutters, Pole Pruners and KombiMotors Due to Fire Hazard

Location of model number on the starter cover. Model FC 56 C edger

STIHL gas-powered edgers, trimmer/brushcutters, pole pruners and KombiMotors Recall Information

Country of OriginUnited States
Recall Date11/12/2015
Recall ID6568
Recall Number16031
Product TypeManual Lawn Trimmers or Edgers
HazardThe gasoline tank vent can become dislodged due to incorrect factory installation and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
InjuriesSTIHL Inc. has received 319 reports of the fuel tank vents coming loose and fuel leaking. No fires or injuries have been reported.
RemedyConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free inspection and repair.
Remedy OptionRepair
ContactSTIHL Inc. at 800-610-6677 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email [email protected] or online at www.stihlusa.com and click on Information and then Product Recalls for more information.
Last Updated11/12/2015
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