The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·01175·Announced 2001-06-21

Stihl Chain Saws and Inglesina Child Table Seats Recalled for Safety Hazards

Stihl is recalling about 1,000 chain saws due to a potential chain brake failure, and Inglesina is recalling 780 child table seats sold without seat belts.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a laceration hazard from a failed chain brake and a fall risk for children, which are risk-of-harm products where serious injury has not been widely reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Stihl Inc. is recalling approximately 1,000 model 019T chain saws because a missing screw can cause the chain brake to fail to operate, presenting a laceration hazard to consumers. The recalled saws have serial numbers ranging from 249129398 through 249956311. Stihl dealers sold these chain saws from December 2000 through May 5, 2001, for about $270 each.

Inglesina USA Inc. is recalling approximately 780 child table seats because they were sold without a seat belt, posing a risk to children who climb out of the seat. The seats feature a metal frame with a fabric cover and connect to the edge of a table via clamps. Department stores and toy stores sold the seats from June 2000 through May 2001 for about $50 each.

Stihl Inc. reported no injuries related to the chain saws. Inglesina USA has received one report of a 10-month-old girl who fell from a table seat and bruised her back. Consumers should stop using the recalled chain saws immediately and return them to a Stihl dealer for repair. Consumers should also stop using the recalled seats and contact Inglesina USA to receive a replacement or a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Chain Saws and Child Table Seats
Manufacturer
Stihl Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools and Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
1,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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