The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11711·Announced 2010-12-16

STIHL FS 310 Trimmers Recalled Due to Detachment Injury Hazard

STIHL is recalling FS 310 bike handle trimmers because vibration may cause the head to detach, posing an injury risk.

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 risk-of-harm product where the trimmer head may detach, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

STIHL Incorporated is recalling approximately 1,000 STIHL FS 310 Bike Handle Trimmer/Brushcutters. The recall was initiated because vibration from the ignition module may cause the trimmer head to loosen and detach from the mounting, which poses an injury hazard.

The affected units were sold at authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from June 2009 to April 2010 for about $550. The recalled trimmers have "STIHL" printed on the engine head and the model number FS 310 located on the shaft and flywheel housing. The recall includes units with serial numbers ranging from 27961 1030 through 27961 1119 and 27984 3607 through 27984 4556, which are found on an adhesive label on the fuel tank and etched into the metal frame.

STIHL has reported three incidents but no injuries. Consumers should stop using the trimmer immediately and take it to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free replacement ignition module. STIHL informed purchasers with known addresses by letter after April 15, 2010.

The recalled product

Product
STIHL FS 310 Bike Handle Trimmer/Brushcutter
Manufacturer
STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Va.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
1,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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