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STIHL Recalls to Repair Mini-Cultivator Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard

Product(s):

STIHL BF-KM Mini-Cultivator attachments

Reason:

The gearbox could have mistakenly been installed upside down by the STIHL dealer causing the tines to rotate backwards toward the operator, posing a laceration hazard to the user.

Brand Name:

STIHL Inc.

Company Name:

Company Announcement:

September 30, 2020

Company Announcement

Recall Details

Description:

The recalled mini-cultivator is one of 15 interchangeable attachments to the STIHL KombiMotor KM model powerheads, which are sold separately.  The mini-cultivator is used to break up loose soil.  It has four black discs with tines mounted to a gearbox and attached to a metal drive tube with a black deflector.  The mini-cultivator attachment should have been assembled by the STIHL dealer and not sold in a box or assembled by the consumer.  The recalled mini-cultivator attachments are those with the gearbox installed upside down.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mini-cultivator attachment and take it to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer for a free inspection and free proper assembly.

Incidents/Injuries:

STIHL Inc. has received 12 reports of incidents, including six reports of lacerations to consumers.  

Sold At:

Authorized STIHL servicing dealers nationwide from January 2005 through August 2020 for about $190.

Manufacturer(s):

STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, VA

Manufactured In:

United States

Recall number:

20-193

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