STIHL FS 310 Bike Handle Trimmer (STIHL) – Injury Hazard (2010)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
STIHL FS 310 Bike Handle Trimmer/Brushcutter
Brand
STIHL Incorporated, 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 Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Va. is recalling STIHL FS 310 Bike Handle Trimmer/Brushcutter. The hazard is: Vibration from the ignition module may cause the trimmer head to loosen and detach from the mounting. 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
The recalled bike handle trimmer/brushcutter has "STIHL" printed on the engine head. The model number FS 310 is located in two places, on the shaft and on the flywheel housing below the starter grip. This recall includes all units with serial numbers ranging from 27961 1030 through 27961 1119 and 27984 3607 through 27984 4556, which can be found on an adhesive label affixed to the bottom of the fuel tank and etched into the metal frame on the bottom of the engine.
Reported concern (CPSC)
Vibration from the ignition module may cause the trimmer head to loosen and detach from the mounting, posing an injury hazard.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
STIHL informed purchasers for whom they had addresses directly by letter after April 15, 2010. Consumers should stop using this trimmer/brushcutter immediately and take it to an authorized STIHL dealer for a new ignition module, which will be installed at no cost to the consumer.
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