CPSC recall 16031
STIHL gas-powered edgers, trimmer/brushcutters, pole pruners and KombiMotors
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2015-11-12
On 2015-11-12 the CPSC announced a recall of STIHL gas-powered edgers, trimmer/brushcutters, pole pruners and KombiMotors by Stihl, citing the gasoline tank vent can become dislodged due to incorrect factory installation and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16031 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2015-11-12 |
| Published | 2015-11-12 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Stihl |
| Distribution | US |
Product
STIHL gas-powered edgers, trimmer/brushcutters, pole pruners and KombiMotors | This recall involves STIHL edgers with model number FC 56 C, trimmer/brushcutters with model numbers FS 40 C, FS 50 C, FS 56 C and FS 56 RC, pole pruners with model number HT 56 C and KombiMotors with model number KM 56 RC. The model number is located on the starter cover at the rear of the engine. The engine size is about 28 cc. The products are gray and orange with "STIHL" on the engine cover. The serial number range for all of the recalled units is 501830112 through 504083576. The serial number is located on the label on the bottom of the engine.
Reason
The gasoline tank vent can become dislodged due to incorrect factory installation and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
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Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Stihl-Recalls-Edgers-Trimmer-Brushcutters-Pole-Pruners-and-KombiMotors
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