Reason for the recall
- During internal testing, Stihl Ltd detected anomalies with the chain break area with investigations showing potential issues with the reliability of chain braking time. In the event of kickback there may be an increased risk of injury to the user.
Reasonsee the original notice
Brandnot stated
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
STIHL MSA300 Cordless Chainsaw
- Name / model
- MSA300
- Category
- Machinery
- Country of origin
- Austria
- Type of recall
- Product recall
- Summary
- Product: STIHL MSA300 Cordless Chainsaw
- Hazard: During internal testing, Stihl Ltd detected anomalies with the chain break area with investigations showing potential issues with the reliability of chain braking time. In the event of kickback there may be an increased risk of injury to the user.
- Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.
- Product information
- Type
- Machinery - Cordless Chainsaw
- Model
- MSA300
- Serial number
- 447457319
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Product description
- Cordless Chainsaw
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- During internal testing, Stihl Ltd detected anomalies with the chain break area with investigations showing potential issues with the reliability of chain braking time. In the event of kickback there may be an increased risk of injury to the user.
- There have been no reports of injuries, accidents, or complaints associated with this issue.
- Corrective action
- Recall of the product from end users. Recall notice published on company website at
- https://www.stihl.co.uk/en/news/important-information/msa-300-recall
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2310-0159
- Notified by: Health and Safety Executive
What to do
- The product has been recalled from end users.
- Product information
- Type
- Machinery - Cordless Chainsaw
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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