MS 461 and MS 461-R Chainsaws and GS 461 Concrete Cutter

Official notice

2 Mar 2017

Last checked

2 Mar 2017

High riskACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns MS 461 and MS 461-R Chainsaws and GS 461 Concrete Cutter. If the defect is present a small hole may form in the fuel suction hose, allowing fuel to leak out. Published 2017-03-02.

What to do now

Consumers should check to see if they have an affected chainsaw. Consumers with affected chainsaws should stop using the product and return it to their nearest Stihl servicing dealer to be checked and repaired. For further information consumers can call Stihl on 03 9215 6666 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday or email products@stihl.com.au For help locating the nearest Stihl servicing dealer go to stihl.com.au/dealer-locator.aspx

Recall number

0a492fbe-d2a7-4225-a7c3-b6296d9fe2c7

Official notice

2017-03-02

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The hazard

If the defect is present a small hole may form in the fuel suction hose, allowing fuel to leak out.

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Affected products

Product 1

MS 461 is a chainsaw suited to professionals. It is designed for thinning work in medium and high density stands. MS 461-R is a chainsaw suited to professionals. It is designed for fire, rescue and emergency services work. GS 461 is a concrete cutter suited to professionals. It is designed for free hand cutting in concrete with reinforcing, natural stone, sewage pipes (concrete, ductile iron) and general masonry.

Risk / hazard

If the defect is present a small hole may form in the fuel suction hose, allowing fuel to leak out.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

AU · Australia

Affected area 1

AU · Australia

Source & status

Source

ACCC

Tier

beta

Recall details

Recall number

0a492fbe-d2a7-4225-a7c3-b6296d9fe2c7

Classification

Garden tools and products, Tools and machinery

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

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