STIHL FS 516 C-EM Z Brushcutter — recall
Consumer goods · Australia · 2025-01-15
Hazard: The gear head on affected brushcutters …
STIHL FS 516 C-EM Z Brushcutter was recalled in Australia on 2025-01-15 due to the gear head on affected brushcutters may break if the pro…. Professional grade brushcutter: Serial number range from 193125214 to 196108925 Gear head with material number 4148-640-0108 and marking 4148/02 C
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Category | Consumer goods |
| Published | 2025-01-15 |
| Manufacturer | STIHL Pty Ltd_x000D_ (link is external) |
| Retailer | Jennings Mower & Saws; Yass Outdoor Power Centre; Pittwater Mowers Manly; Mitchell Lawnmower Centre; Pittwater Mowers; Prompt Mower Service P/L; Haynes Farm & Hardware; Browns Mowers & Chainsaws; Tuggeranong Outdoor Power Cntr; Camerons Hardware; Fraser Marine; Edwards Mower Repairs; Hardware & General Supplies; Oberon Ind & Farming Supplies; Stihl Shop Stanmore; Ireland's Machinery Pty Ltd; Belconnen Outdoor Power Centre; Gosford Mowers & Chainsaws; Ventia Australia Pty Ltd; Blackheath Mitre 10; Mitre 10 Jindabyne; Hawkesbury Outdoor Specialists; McGeechan Farm Supplies P/L; Kawasaki Connect… |
| Model identifiers | Serial number range from 193125214 to 196108925; material number 4148-640-0108 |
| Hazard description | The gear head on affected brushcutters may break if the product is used with a shredder blade. If the gear head breaks the cutting attachment may detach during use. Risk of serious injury to users and bystanders if the cutting attachment detaches during use. |
| Remedy | Stop using affected brushcutters immediately. Return the brushcutter or the gear head to your local STIHL dealer for a free repair. Contact STIHL Pty Ltd website: www.stihl.com.au/en/dealers (link is external) email: products@stihl.com.au (link sends email) call: 1300 366 665 |
| Recall number | 2024/20406 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
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