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Recall MS 361

Waiblingen, 15 July 2024

Chainsaw STIHL MS 361
Chainsaw STIHL MS 361

STIHL has ascertained, as a part of regular quality checks, that in a limited number of the above-mentioned STIHL machines the flywheel may not comply with the quality specifications. Failure of this component during the usage over lifetime, could pose a projectile hazard to the user or a bystander. As a responsible manufacturer, STIHL has therefore decided to recall and repair the mentioned machines.

This effects certain machines that have machine numbers:

  • between 189834428 and 195380199
  • between 370220489 to 373203178 (only sold in Brazil and Paraguay)

If you have purchased a STIHL machine in the above-mentioned machine number range, please discontinue using the machine immediately!

An affected flywheel cannot be detected by a visual inspection!

Please contact your local STIHL dealer for a flywheel replacement. This repair is free of charge for you. We ask for your understanding for this precautionary measure. Please take this action for your own safety and that of third parties.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your local STIHL dealer. Find your local STIHL dealer here.