June
21, 2001
Stihl
Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va., is voluntarily recalling about 1,000 chain saws. A
missing screw can cause the chain brake to fail to operate, presenting a
laceration hazard to consumers.
The recalled chain saws are model number 019T with serial
numbers 249129398 through 249956311. A label on the chain saw reads in part
"STIHL" and "model number 019T." The serial number is
imprinted on the front of the chain saw. Stihl dealers sold the chain saws from
December 2000 through May 5, 2001 for about $270.
Consumers should stop using the recalled chain saw immediately and return it
to the Stihl dealer where purchased for repair. For more information, contact
Stihl Inc. at (800) 467-8445 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Consumers
also can visit the firm's web site at www.stihlusa.com.