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STIHL Recalls MSA 300 Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard — CPSC recall 23282
Published notice; closure not supplied
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Source date Sep 14, 2023. Retrieved Oct 1, 2026. Last updated Oct 1, 2026.
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What the record says
- Product
- This recall involves the braking system of the STIHL MSA 300, a battery-powered chain saw. The chain saw is gray and orange. "STIHL" and "MSA 300" are displayed on the side of the chain saw. The recalled chain saw's serial number is located on a label on the rear hand guard. Serial numbers lower than 447457319 are included in the recall.
- Reason
- The chain saw can take longer to brake than expected, posing a laceration hazard.
- Classification
- Not supplied
- Recalling firm
- STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Quantity
- About 2,800
- Agency-reported status
- Published recall notice
- Source record identifier
- 23282
Lot and product identifiers
| Label field | Details supplied by the agency |
|---|---|
| Lot, code or applicability | Read the product description and official photos for model and lot identifiers. |
Match all identifying details in the current notice. A brand name alone is not enough.
Distribution
Not supplied
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Dates in the source
- Last publish date
- Sep 14, 2023
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