The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·23282·Announced 2023-09-14

STIHL MSA 300 Battery-Powered Chain Saws Recalled for Slow Braking

STIHL Incorporated is recalling about 2,800 MSA 300 battery-powered chain saws because the braking system can take longer to brake than expected, creating a laceration hazard. Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact an authorized dealer for a free replacement of the brake drum and brake band.

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: This recall involves a risk-of-harm product (delayed braking on a cutting tool creates a clear laceration hazard) where no injuries or deaths have been reported. Under the rubric, a risk-of-harm product without reported injury is rated High (score 3).

Plain-English summary

STIHL Incorporated is recalling approximately 2,800 MSA 300 battery-powered chain saws. The recalled models are gray and orange with "STIHL" and "MSA 300" displayed on the side. The braking system on these chain saws can take longer to brake than expected, posing a laceration hazard to users.

The recall affects chain saws with serial numbers lower than 447457319, which were distributed nationwide through authorized STIHL independent dealers from October 2022 through July 2023. The chain saws sold for approximately $800.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled STIHL MSA 300 chain saw and bring it to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer for a free replacement of the brake drum and brake band. For more information, consumers can contact STIHL Incorporated at 800-233-4729 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.stihlusa.com/safety/recalls/msa300 or www.stihlusa.com and click on "Information" and then "Recalls & Notices" and then "MSA 300 Recall."

No injuries have been reported related to this hazard.

The recalled product

Product
STIHL MSA 300 chain saws
Manufacturer
STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Virginia
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools / Chain Saws
Hazard
  • laceration
  • delayed-braking
Affected units
2,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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