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Just in case you have one and haven't yet heard. Below is the letter that Stihl will be sending registered saw owners.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE TO STIHL CUSTOMERS
September 1, 2005
Dear Customer:
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, STIHL is recalling the chain saw model MS 192 T (manufactured between January 2005 and July 2005). These chain saws were sold throughout the United States by STIHL dealers and have serial numbers between 264371702 and 266087005.
THIS RECALL IS FOR SAFETY REASONS!
Specifically, it appears that under some circumstances, the following could occur: a fuel return line in the purge pump system may pull apart from a connector allowing fuel to escape; a connection in the ignition grounding system may loosen and create a spark; and/or the springs in the clutch assembly may come out of position, allowing a spring of the clutch to be projected from the saw housing. The above problems could result in injury to the user.
The model number MS 192 T is located on the starter cover shroud and the serial number can be seen by looking on the front of the machine on the top of the tank housing.
The following models are subject to this recall:
MS 192 T with serial numbers between:
264371702 and 266087005
Our records indicate that you purchased this product and therefore are subject to this recall. You should discontinue use of your unit immediately and take it to an authorized STIHL dealer. The dealer will make the necessary modifications to your unit at no cost to you. Your dealer has been instructed to replace the connector in the fuel system, replace the electrical connector in the ignition system and replace the clutch assembly.
If you need to locate your nearest dealer, consult the yellow pages under “SAWS” in your local phone book or call our Customer Service number: 1-800-610-6677, or consult our Dealer Locator on the World Wide Web at www.stihlusa.com.
If you have any questions regarding this recall or whether your chain saw is included in the recall, please call a STIHL representative at the above listed number.
Sincerely,
STIHL Incorporated
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE TO STIHL CUSTOMERS
September 1, 2005
Dear Customer:
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, STIHL is recalling the chain saw model MS 192 T (manufactured between January 2005 and July 2005). These chain saws were sold throughout the United States by STIHL dealers and have serial numbers between 264371702 and 266087005.
THIS RECALL IS FOR SAFETY REASONS!
Specifically, it appears that under some circumstances, the following could occur: a fuel return line in the purge pump system may pull apart from a connector allowing fuel to escape; a connection in the ignition grounding system may loosen and create a spark; and/or the springs in the clutch assembly may come out of position, allowing a spring of the clutch to be projected from the saw housing. The above problems could result in injury to the user.
The model number MS 192 T is located on the starter cover shroud and the serial number can be seen by looking on the front of the machine on the top of the tank housing.
The following models are subject to this recall:
MS 192 T with serial numbers between:
264371702 and 266087005
Our records indicate that you purchased this product and therefore are subject to this recall. You should discontinue use of your unit immediately and take it to an authorized STIHL dealer. The dealer will make the necessary modifications to your unit at no cost to you. Your dealer has been instructed to replace the connector in the fuel system, replace the electrical connector in the ignition system and replace the clutch assembly.
If you need to locate your nearest dealer, consult the yellow pages under “SAWS” in your local phone book or call our Customer Service number: 1-800-610-6677, or consult our Dealer Locator on the World Wide Web at www.stihlusa.com.
If you have any questions regarding this recall or whether your chain saw is included in the recall, please call a STIHL representative at the above listed number.
Sincerely,
STIHL Incorporated
