Product description
MS 461 is a chainsaw suited to professionals. It is designed for thinning work in medium and high density stands.
MS 461-R is a chainsaw suited to professionals. It is designed for fire, rescue and emergency services work.
GS 461 is a concrete cutter suited to professionals. It is designed for free hand cutting in concrete with reinforcing, natural stone, sewage pipes (concrete, ductile iron) and general masonry.
MS 461-R is a chainsaw suited to professionals. It is designed for fire, rescue and emergency services work.
GS 461 is a concrete cutter suited to professionals. It is designed for free hand cutting in concrete with reinforcing, natural stone, sewage pipes (concrete, ductile iron) and general masonry.
See a list of details to help identify the product
Reason the product is recalled
The fuel suction hose between the fuel tank and the carburetor had, in some units within the affected serial number range, become pinched during assembly at the factory.
The hazards to consumers
If the defect is present a small hole may form in the fuel suction hose, allowing fuel to leak out.
What consumers should do
Consumers should check to see if they have an affected chainsaw. Consumers with affected chainsaws should stop using the product and return it to their nearest Stihl servicing dealer to be checked and repaired.
For further information consumers can call Stihl on 03 9215 6666 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday or email products@stihl.com.au
For help locating the nearest Stihl servicing dealer go to stihl.com.au/dealer-locator.aspx
For further information consumers can call Stihl on 03 9215 6666 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday or email products@stihl.com.au
For help locating the nearest Stihl servicing dealer go to stihl.com.au/dealer-locator.aspx
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Stihl Pty Ltd
Who sold the product
Authorised STIHL dealers in Australia - see http://www.stihl.com.au/dealer-locator.aspx
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
Serial numbers in the range 173092800 to 181199952 inclusive.
Dates available for sale
-
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2017/15945 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.
