The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·06063·Announced 2006-01-11

Stihl MS 192 T Chain Saws Recalled for Fire and Injury Hazards

Stihl is recalling about 23,500 MS 192 T chain saws sold nationwide from January to July 2005 due to fuel leaks, ignition sparks, and clutch spring ejection risks.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 risk of fire and physical injury from ejected parts, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Stihl Inc. is recalling approximately 23,500 Stihl-brand MS 192 T chain saws. The recall was announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on January 11, 2006. The affected saws were sold at authorized Stihl dealers nationwide from January 2005 through July 2005 for about $280.

The recall is being issued because the chain saws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. Additionally, a connection in the ignition grounding system could loosen and create a spark, also posing a fire hazard. The springs in the clutch assembly could also come out of position, allowing a spring to be projected from the saw housing, which could result in injury to the user. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using these chain saws immediately and return them to an authorized Stihl dealer for a free repair. The model number MS 192 T is located on the side of the chain saw's starter housing. The serial numbers 264371702 through 266087005 are located on the top/front of the chain saw's housing. Consumers can contact Stihl Inc. at (800) 610-6677 between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.stihlusa.com.

The recalled product

Product
Stihl-brand MS 192 T Chain Saws
Manufacturer
Stihl Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
23,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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