STIHL Gas-Powered Tools (STIHL Inc.) – fire hazard (2015)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
STIHL gas-powered edgers, trimmer/brushcutters, pole pruners and KombiMotors
Brand
STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va. is recalling STIHL gas-powered edgers, trimmer/brushcutters, pole pruners and KombiMotors. The hazard is: The gasoline tank vent can become dislodged due to incorrect factory installation and cause fuel to . Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
This recall involves STIHL edgers with model number FC 56 C, trimmer/brushcutters with model numbers FS 40 C, FS 50 C, FS 56 C and FS 56 RC, pole pruners with model number HT 56 C and KombiMotors with model number KM 56 RC. The model number is located on the starter cover at the rear of the engine. The engine size is about 28 cc. The products are gray and orange with "STIHL" on the engine cover. The serial number range for all of the recalled units is 501830112 through 504083576. The serial number is located on the label on the bottom of the engine.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The gasoline tank vent can become dislodged due to incorrect factory installation and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free inspection and repair.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026