Consumers also can get more information on Stihl's web site at. ET Monday through Friday, and between 8 a.m. For more information, call Stihl at (800) 467-8445 between 7 a.m. If so, consumers should return it to an authorized Stihl dealer for a free replacement fuel tank. WHAT TO DO: Stop using these products immediately, and call Stihl to determine if your trimmer, brushcutter or auger is part of this recall. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Stihl is aware of one incident in Europe of a fuel leak from a trimmer. PROBLEM: Fuel could leak from an unsealed seam in the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard. Stihl dealers sold these trimmers, brushcutters and augers from November 1998 through September 1999 for between $400 and $700, depending on the model purchased. The model number and the word 'Stihl' is written on the products. The recalled Model BT 120C units have serial numbers from:

The recalled Model FS 350 units have serial numbers from: Year Identification Serial Number Year-Code. The recalled Model FS 200 units have serial numbers from: Some chain saw makers embed the year of manufacture in the saws serial code however, Stihl is not one of them. The recalled Model FS 120 units have serial numbers from: The serial number is stamped into the crank case base, and can be seen by turning the unit upside down and looking at the metal plate on the muffler side between the fuel tank and muffler shroud. The model numbers are located on the top of the engines' shrouds. When trying to find replacement parts or other maintenance-related information, it might be necessary to know the exact year your Wood Boss was made. The 028 Wood Boss is a chainsaw that Stihl has manufactured for a number of years.

The augers have model number BT 120C, and are used to drill holes in the ground. The model number and serial numbers are needed to identify what year uyour Stihl saw was made. The brushcutters, with bicycle-type handles, have model number FS 350. The trimmers, sold with both loop- and bicycle-type handles, have model numbers FS 120 and FS 200.

PRODUCT: Weed Trimmers, Brushcutters and Augers - Stihl Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va., is voluntarily recalling about 7,200 weed trimmers, 192 brushcutters and 344 augers. Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Enterprise.

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