STIHL Recalls Chain Saws Due to Risk of Injury
CPSC recall 12108. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The flywheel on the chain saw can crack causing parts of the flywheel to separate and strike users or bystanders, posing a risk of injury.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chain saws and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for the installation of a free replacement flywheel.
CPSC recall 12108 has the recall date 14 Feb 2012. The notice names the firm STIHL. The recall has about 3,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Impact injury. CPSC gives the product type Chain Saws.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 3,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves STIHL MS 391 gas-powered chain saws with an orange top casing, gray base and black front handle and hand guard. "STIHL" and "MS 391" are printed in an orange circle on the starter side of the unit. The serial number is located on the crankcase to the right of the muffler when viewed from the rear of the saw. Serial numbers included in the recall are: 28535 1759 through 28535 1956 28664 5278 through 28664 6277 28665 1283 through 28665 5577 28724 4317 through 28724 4480 28735 3627 through 28735 3647 |
| Product | MS 391 Chain Saws, About 3,000, Chain Saws |
| Sold at | Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from March 2011 through July 2011 for between $530 and $550. |
| Manufacturer | STIHL Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 3,000Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 3%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Chain Saws
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name STIHL
- 19
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 12108The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12108. https://recallregister.com/product/980-stihl-recalls-chain-saws-due-to-risk-of-injury/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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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 12108 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from March 2011 through July 2011 for between $530 and $550.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12108?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12108?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 3,000