Stihl Inc. has recalled about 5,000 chain saws that could have sticky throttles and pose a risk of cutting the user, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
This is Stihl's second recall this month. The German-owned power-tool company, with U.S. headquarters in Virginia Beach, recalled about 1,000 Bike Handle Trimmer /Brushc utter a week ago because vibration could cause the head to come loose.
On Thursday, the agency said Stihl voluntarily pulled from shelves the MS 361C saws (the C-Q version), which have a chain brake activated by the rear handle. They have an orange top casing, gray base and black handle with the style number printed in an orange circle on the side.
The throttle trigger on the saws can stick after being released and could allow the engine to continue to run at a high enough speed to drive the chain. Stihl has received three reports of the throttle trigger sticking but no reports of injuries, according to the commission.
The saws were sold from February 2004 through August 2009 for about $640.
Consumers should stop using the saws and return them to a Stihl dealer for a free repair. For more information, call (800) 610-6677 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit www.stihlusa.com
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