CPSC & Stihl Recall Various Weed Trimmers, Brushcutters and Augers
CPSC recall 00007b. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Fuel could leak from an unsealed seam in the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Stop using these products immediately, and call Stihl to determine if your trimmer, brushcutter or auger is part of this recall. If so, consumers should return it to an authorized Stihl dealer for a free replacement fuel tank.
CPSC recall 00007b has the recall date 20 Oct 1999. The notice names the firm Stihl. The recall has about 7,200 units. The median CPSC recall of 1999 has 22,300 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Weed Trimmers.
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| Incidents and injuries | Stihl is aware of one incident in Europe, of a fuel leak from a trimmer. No injuries were reported. |
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| Units | 7,200 |
| Description | The trimmers, sold with both loop- and bicycle-type handles, have model numbers FS 120 and FS 200. The brushcutters, with bicycle-type handles, have model number FS 350. The augers have model number BT 120C, and are used to drill holes in the ground. The model numbers are located on the top of the engines' shrouds. The serial number is stamped into the crank case base, and can be seen by turning the unit upside down and looking at the metal plate on the muffler side between the fuel tank and muffler shroud. The recalled Model FS 120 units have serial numbers from: 241229059 through 241230468 241853315 through 241854114 241227959 through 241229058 241851265 through 241853314 The recalled Model FS 200 units have serial numbers from: 241212359 through 241212808 241854855 through 241855104 241230469 through 241230868 241854115 through 241854854 The recalled Model FS 350 units have serial numbers from: 141615623 through 141616122 The recalled Model BT 120C units have serial numbers from: 141585723 through 141585922 141722570 through 141722819 The model number and the word "Stihl" is written on the products. |
| Product | Stihl Weed Trimmers, Brushcutters and Augers, About 7,200 weed trimmers, 192 brushcutters and 344 augers, Weed Trimmers |
| Sold at | Stihl dealers sold these trimmers, brushcutters and augers, from November 1998 through September 1999, for between $400 and $700, depending on the model purchased. |
| Manufacturer | Stihl Inc |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 7,200Median of 1999: 22,300
- CPSC recalls of 1999
- 156
- Recalls of 1999 with one of the same hazards
- 30%
- Recalls of 1999 in the category Weed Trimmers
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Stihl
- 19
Other recalls of the firm
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 00007b. https://recallregister.com/product/6768-cpsc-stihl-recall-various-weed-trimmers-brushcutters-and-augers/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 00007b report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Stihl is aware of one incident in Europe, of a fuel leak from a trimmer. No injuries were reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Stihl dealers sold these trimmers, brushcutters and augers, from November 1998 through September 1999, for between $400 and $700, depending on the model purchased.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 00007b?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 7,200 weed trimmers, 192 brushcutters and 344 augers
- How many CPSC recalls name Stihl?
- 19 CPSC recalls on this register name Stihl. This recall is 1 of them.