STIHL Recalls Chain Saws Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC recall 17095. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The fuel line can leak, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chain saws and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free inspection and free repair.
CPSC recall 17095 has the recall date 23 Feb 2017. The notice names the firm ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG. The recall has about 100,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2017 has 7,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | STIHL Inc. has received 117 reports of pinched or leaking fuel lines. No fires, property damage or injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 100,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves STIHL MS 461 gas-powered chain saws, and the MS 461 R chain saw with a wrap handle. The model number is on the model plate, located on the starter cover. The chain saws are gray and orange with "STIHL" on the engine cover. Recalled chain saws have a serial number between 173092800 and 181993952, under the front hand guard on the engine housing's sprocket side. |
| Product | STIHL gas-powered chain saws, About 100,000 |
| Sold at | Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from July 2012 through December 2016 for about $1,000. |
| Manufacturer | ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG |
| Importer | STIHL Inc |
| Made in | Germany |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 100,000Median of 2017: 7,000
- CPSC recalls of 2017
- 280
- Recalls of 2017 with one of the same hazards
- 36%
- Recalls on the register that name ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 17095The 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 17095. https://recallregister.com/product/7985-stihl-recalls-chain-saws-due-to-fire-and-burn-hazards/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 1 Oct 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 17095 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
STIHL Inc. has received 117 reports of pinched or leaking fuel lines. No fires, property damage or injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from July 2012 through December 2016 for about $1,000.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 17095?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 17095?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 100,000