Stihl Inc. has recalled 2.3 million of its products ranging from trimmers brushcutters pole pruners backpack blowers edgers clearing saws and KombiEngine multifunction products due to possible fuel spills that can be caused by the effects of fuel additives and ethanol on the toolless fuel caps used on 25 models of Stihl products. The caps can become increasingly difficult to remove or install over time which could result in fuel spillage which could then result in possible burn injuries. No reports of injury have been received but Stihl has received 81 reports of difficult caps. The Stihl products were sold by authorized Stihl dealers from July 2002 to May 2011 for prices ranging from $190 to $650. Those with affected products should discontinue immediate use of those products. Affected products can be taken to an authorized Stihl dealer to have a newly designed fuel cap installed. Stihl can be contacted at 800-233-4729 or via their website (Stihl Recall).
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When a defective product leads to consumer injury the product manufacturer can bear liability for that injury. This is one of the reasons why many big companies attempt to be as proactive as possible in regards to their products which may cause injury even if such an injury may seem a remote possibility. However its important to pay attention to such recalls (many of which can be found on the Consumer Product Safety Commissions website) as they may affect a product you own and could conceivable cause injury to you or a loved one.
Texas Product Liability Lawyer Michael Grossman
