STIHL Brushcutters - FS 240 R-Z, FS 240-Z, FS 260 C-E Z, FS 360 C-EM Z and FS 460 C-EM Z

Official notice

2 Mar 2022

Last checked

2 Mar 2022

High riskACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns STIHL Brushcutters - FS 240 R-Z, FS 240-Z, FS 260 C-E Z, FS 360 C-EM Z and FS 460 C-EM Z. If the spark arrestor is not correctly fastened, it may come loose or detach, which can cause the emission of sparks from the muffler. There is an increased risk of fire, which may result in serious injury and property damage. Published 2022-03-02.

What to do now

Consumers should check to see if they have an affected brushcutter. Consumers with affected brushcutters should stop using the product and return it to their nearest STIHL servicing dealer to be checked and repaired. To locate the nearest STIHL servicing dealer go to www.stihl-dealer.com.au. For further information, contact your local STIHL dealer. You can find your local STIHL dealers by visiting www.stihl-dealer.com.au or by calling 03 9215 6666 or via email at products@stihl.com.au

Recall number

df9202a8-2d28-428e-a1c1-e24e55a12eac

Official notice

2022-03-02

The hazard

If the spark arrestor is not correctly fastened, it may come loose or detach, which can cause the emission of sparks from the muffler. There is an increased risk of fire, which may result in serious injury and property damage.

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Affected products

Product 1

Rugged heavy-duty brushcutter fitted with a solid drive shaft The brushcutter can be used with all metal grass blades for slashing and clearing applications STIHL FS 240 R-Z STIHL FS 240-Z STIHL FS 260 C-E Z STIHL FS 360 C-EM Z STIHL FS 460 C-EM Z

Risk / hazard

If the spark arrestor is not correctly fastened, it may come loose or detach, which can cause the emission of sparks from the muffler. There is an increased risk of fire, which may result in serious injury and property damage.

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

Tier

beta

Category

HOME

Classification

Garden tools and products

App estimate

high

Recall details

Recall number

df9202a8-2d28-428e-a1c1-e24e55a12eac

Classification

Garden tools and products

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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