12/23/2010 // WPB, FL, USA // Personal Injury Lawyers News // Nicole Howley
Virginia Beach, VA—The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and STIHL Inc. announced a voluntary recall of about 5,000 STIHL MS 361C chain saws (C-Q version) over laceration hazards the saws pose. The CPSC announced the recall on December 23, 2010.
The recall was initiated after discovering the throttle trigger could become stuck after it has been released by the operator, causing the engine to run at a speed that drives the chain, which poses laceration risks to the operator and bystanders.
The CPSC reported, “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.” The product was sold at “authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from February 2004 through August 2009 for about $640.”
Consumers are advised to return the chain saws to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free repair.
For more information concerning the recall, consumers can contact STIHL at (800) 610-6677 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit their website at www.stihlusa.com.
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