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STIHL Recalls MSA 300 Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

Date: September 14, 2023
Company: Authorized STIHL independent dealers nationwide from October 2022 through July 2023
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled STIHL MSA 300 chain saw and bring it to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer for the free replacement of the brake drum and brake band. Options: Repair

Affected Products

This recall involves the braking system of the STIHL MSA 300, a battery-powered chain saw. The chain saw is gray and orange. "STIHL" and "MSA 300" are displayed on the side of the chain saw. The recalled chain saw's serial number is located on a label on the rear hand guard. Serial numbers lower than 447457319 are included in the recall.

Why Was This Recalled?

The chain saw can take longer to brake than expected, posing a laceration hazard.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Authorized STIHL independent dealers nationwide from October 2022 through July 2023

Authorized STIHL independent dealers nationwide from October 2022 through July 2023 has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report