STIHL product recalls
10 CPSC recalls since 2010.
STIHL · Clothing & accessoriesSTIHL BR 800 Backpack BlowerThe fan wheel inside the backpack blower can break apart, posing a laceration hazard.Laceration hazardRepair48KunitsNov 2025STIHL · Tools & hardwareSTIHL MSA 300 chain sawsThe chain saw can take longer to brake than expected, posing a laceration hazard.Laceration hazardRepair2,800unitsSep 2023STIHL · Home & otherSTIHL BF-KM Mini-Cultivator attachmentsThe gearbox could have mistakenly been installed upside down by the STIHL dealer causing the tines to rotate backwards toward the…Laceration hazardRepair185KunitsSep 2020STIHL · Tools & hardwareSTIHL RE 90 Pressure WashersThe pressure washer nozzle can disconnect from the spray wand when under pressure during use, posing an injury hazard.Injury hazardReplace16KunitsJan 2020STIHL · Tools & hardwareSTIHL gas-powered chain sawsThe fuel line can leak, posing fire and burn hazards.Fire hazardBurn hazardRepair100KunitsFeb 2017STIHL · Outdoor & sportsSTIHL battery-powered hedge trimmersThe hedge trimmer can operate faster than expected, continue running after the trigger is released or operate by depressing…Laceration hazardReplace8,000unitsJun 2016STIHL · Outdoor & sportsSTIHL gas-powered edgers, trimmer/brushcutters, pole pruners and KombiMotorsThe gasoline tank vent can become dislodged due to incorrect factory installation and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.Fire hazardRepair140KunitsNov 2015STIHL · Tools & hardwareMS 391 Chain SawsThe flywheel on the chain saw can crack causing parts of the flywheel to separate and strike users or bystanders, posing a risk…Injury hazardReplace3,000unitsFeb 2012STIHL · Outdoor & sportsGas powered STIHL trimmers, brushcutters, KombiMotors, hedge trimmers, edgers, clearing saws, pole pruners, and backpack blowers that utilize a toolless fuel capThe level of ethanol and other fuel additives can distort the toolless fuel cap, allowing fuel to spill, posing a fire and burn…Fire hazardBurn hazardRepair2.3MunitsMay 2011STIHL · Tools & hardwareSTIHL MS 361C chain saws (C-Q version)The throttle trigger may stick after it has been released by the operator, which could cause the engine to continue to run at a…Laceration hazardRepair5,000unitsDec 2010
RecallPulseUpdated Nov 3, 2026