CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws
CPSC recall 03541. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
In some units, the fuel tank vent could be installed incorrectly and become dislodged. If this occurs, fuel could leak and result in a fire.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Authorized Stihl dealers will replace all fuel tank vents. If you own one of the recalled chain saws, stop using it until the fuel tank vent has been replaced.
CPSC recall 03541 has the recall date 29 May 2003. The notice names the firm Stihl Inc., Virginia Beach, Va. The recall has about 13,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2003 has 9,900 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Chain Saws.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 13,000 |
| Description | Stihl and model number, MS 270C, MS280, or MS280C are printed on the starter housing. The serial number is inscribed into the surface of the housing and can be seen by looking at the surface of the chain saw next to and above the bumper spikes. Saws with serial numbers from 255923345 through 260340097 are included in this recall. |
| Product | Stihl Chain Saws, 13,000, Chain Saws |
| Sold at | Stihl dealers nationwide sold the chain saws, from August 2002 through March 2003, for between $350 and $430. |
| Manufacturer | Stihl Inc., Virginia Beach, Va |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 13,000Median of 2003: 9,900
- CPSC recalls of 2003
- 215
- Recalls of 2003 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2003 in the category Chain Saws
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Stihl Inc., Virginia Beach, Va
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 03541The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 03541. https://recallregister.com/product/2494-cpsc-stihl-inc-announce-recall-of-chain-saws/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 03541 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Stihl dealers nationwide sold the chain saws, from August 2002 through March 2003, for between $350 and $430.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 03541?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
13,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States