Product recalls & warnings

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.

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).

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

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

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.

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.

“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.

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