CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 00007b
Stihl Weed Trimmers, Brushcutters and Augers
Published May 4, 2026 · Recall initiated: October 20, 1999
What's the hazard
Fuel could leak from an unsealed seam in the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
What to do
Stop using these products immediately, and call Stihl to determine if your trimmer, brushcutter or auger is part of this recall. If so, consumers should return it to an authorized Stihl dealer for a free replacement fuel tank.
Recall details
- Brand
- Stihl Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
- Manufacturer
- Stihl Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
- Distributor
- Stihl dealers sold these trimmers, brushcutters and augers, from November 1998 through September 1999, for between $400 and $700, depending on the model purchased.
- Country
- US
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