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       Recall stihl 461 461R
   DIR By: Chainsawrepair
       Date: February 23, 2017, 9:22 pm
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       Hazard:
       The fuel line can leak, posing fire and burn hazards.
       Units:
       About 100,000
       Description:
       This recall involves STIHL MS 461 gas-powered chain saws, and
       the MS 461 R chain saw with a wrap handle.  The model number is
       on the model plate, located on the starter cover.  The chain
       saws are gray and orange with “STIHL” on the engine cover.
       Recalled chain saws have a serial number between 173092800 and
       181993952, under the front hand guard on the engine housing’s
       sprocket side.
       Incidents/Injuries:
       STIHL Inc. has received 117 reports of pinched or leaking fuel
       lines. No fires, property damage or injuries have been reported.
       
       Remedy:
       Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chain saws
       and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free
       inspection and free repair.
       Sold At:
       Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from July 2012 through
       December 2016 for about $1,000.
       Manufacturer(s):
       ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG
       Importer(s):
       STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
       Manufactured In:
       Germany
       STIHL Inc. at 800-233-4729 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday
       through Friday, email stihlrecall@stihl.us or online at
       www.stihlusa.com and click on Information and then Product
       Recalls for more information.
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