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Trimmers/Brushcutters Recalled by STIHL Incorporated Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Date: December 16, 2010
Company: STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Va.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

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

STIHL informed purchasers for whom they had addresses directly by letter after April 15, 2010. Consumers should stop using this trimmer/brushcutter immediately and take it to an authorized STIHL dealer for a new ignition module, which will be installed at no cost to the consumer.

Affected Products

The recalled bike handle trimmer/brushcutter has "STIHL" printed on the engine head. The model number FS 310 is located in two places, on the shaft and on the flywheel housing below the starter grip. This recall includes all units with serial numbers ranging from 27961 1030 through 27961 1119 and 27984 3607 through 27984 4556, which can be found on an adhesive label affixed to the bottom of the fuel tank and etched into the metal frame on the bottom of the engine.

Why Was This Recalled?

Vibration from the ignition module may cause the trimmer head to loosen and detach from the mounting, posing an injury hazard.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Va.

STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Va. has 2 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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