STIHL BF-KM Mini-Cultivator attachments
Description: The recalled mini-cultivator is one of 15 interchangeable attachments to the STIHL KombiMotor KM model powerheads, which are sold separately. The mini-cultivator is used to break up loose soil. It has four black discs with tines mounted to a gearbox and attached to a metal drive tube with a black deflector. The mini-cultivator attachment should have been assembled by the STIHL dealer and not sold in a box or assembled by the consumer. The recalled mini-cultivator attachments are those with the gearbox installed upside down. [Learn More]
About 185,000 units were affected by this recall.
STIHL Recalls to Repair Mini-Cultivator Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard
Recalled mini-cultivator (the gearbox is mounted incorrectly and upside down). The axle is above the drive tube when the locating lug for coupling to the powerhead is facing up.. Recalled mini-cultivator attachment. Close-up of gearbox mounted upside down so that the axle is above the drive tube.
STIHL BF-KM Mini-Cultivator attachments Recall Information
Country of Origin | United States |
Recall Date | 09/30/2020 |
Recall ID | 8912 |
Recall Number | 20193 |
Hazard | The gearbox could have mistakenly been installed upside down by the STIHL dealer causing the tines to rotate backwards toward the operator, posing a laceration hazard to the user. |
Injuries | STIHL Inc. has received 12 reports of incidents, including six reports of lacerations to consumers. |
Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mini-cultivator attachment and take it to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer for a free inspection and free proper assembly. |
Remedy Option | Repair |
Contact | STIHL Inc. at 800-233-4729 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail at [email protected] or online at www.stihlusa.com and click on “Information” and then “Product Recalls” and then “BF-KM recall” for more information. |
Last Updated | 09/30/2020 |
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