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STIHL Inc. Recalls Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

Date: December 23, 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.

Consumers should stop using these chain saws immediately and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free repair. Options: Repair

Affected Products

The recalled chain saws have a rear-handle activated chain brake (C-Q version) and have an orange top casing, gray base, black handle and "STIHL MS 361C" printed in an orange circle on the side of the unit.

Why Was This Recalled?

The throttle trigger may stick after it has been released by the operator, which could cause the engine to continue to run at a speed that drives the saw chain. This can pose a risk of a laceration injury to the user or a bystander.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About STIHL Incorporated of Virginia Beach, Va.

STIHL Incorporated of Virginia Beach, Va. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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