Product recalls & warnings

Recalls of STIHL products

FS 511 / 561

STIHL is recalling the gear head for and on brushcutters STIHL FS 511 / FS 561. The gear head with material number 4148-640-0108 and marking 4148/02 C is affected.

Chainsaw STIHL MS 361

STIHL is recalling a limited quantity of MS 361 chainsaws. The machine number range between 189834428 and 195380199, plus 370220489 to 373203178 (only sold in Brazil and Paraguay).

RMA 235 lawn mower

STIHL is recalling a limited production range of RMA 235 battery lawn mowers. It only affects machines within certain serial number ranges. 

Battery chainsaw MSA 300 C-O with greyed out battery AP 500 S

STIHL recalls a limited number of MSA 300 chainsaws. Machines that have a serial number below 447457319 are affected.

MS 391

STIHL has detected anomalies in a lever that was installed in MS 391 chainsaws. Investigations have shown that an influence on the trigger sensitivity of the automatic chain brake cannot be excluded.

Warnings

BOGUS ONLINE OFFERS FOR THE STIHL GTA 26

A person using a STIHL GTA 26 to cut off a branch.

There are currently a number of websites and advertisements from bogus providers in circulation, which claim to be selling the STIHL GTA 26 garden pruner at low prices between $24 and $49. These fraudsters give the impression of being directly linked to STIHL. For example, they use official STIHL image material or URLs with STIHL references. However, anyone taken in by these offers will not receive a STIHL product after payment.

BRAND AND PRODUCT PIRACY

STIHL employees checking the quality of a STIHL leaf blower.

STIHL products are renowned for their strict quality and safety standards – but imitations and copies are not. We tell you how to protect yourself against the potential dangers of counterfeit products.

WARNING ABOUT NON-CONFORMING CHAINSAWS

STIHL MS261 chainsaw

“Non-conforming” power tools are increasingly appearing on the European market in various retail settings. Non-conformity means that the relevant legal requirements have not been met, in particular with respect to safety and emissions standards designed to protect the user and the environment.

E10 Compatibility

The fuel tank of a STIHL chainsaw being topped up with fuel using the filling system.

Want to know whether your STIHL or VIKING product is compatible with E10 fuel? The information you need is here.

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