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STIHL FS 516 C-EM Z Brushcutter — recall

Consumer goods · Australia · 2025-01-15

Hazard: The gear head on affected brushcutters …

STIHL FS 516 C-EM Z Brushcutter gear head may break with a shredder blade

Country	Australia
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2025-01-15
Manufacturer	STIHL Pty Ltd_x000D_ (link is external)
Retailer	Jennings Mower & Saws; Yass Outdoor Power Centre; Pittwater Mowers Manly; Mitchell Lawnmower Centre; Pittwater Mowers; Prompt Mower Service P/L; Haynes Farm & Hardware; Browns Mowers & Chainsaws; Tuggeranong Outdoor Power Cntr; Camerons Hardware; Fraser Marine; Edwards Mower Repairs; Hardware & General Supplies; Oberon Ind & Farming Supplies; Stihl Shop Stanmore; Ireland's Machinery Pty Ltd; Belconnen Outdoor Power Centre; Gosford Mowers & Chainsaws; Ventia Australia Pty Ltd; Blackheath Mitre 10; Mitre 10 Jindabyne; Hawkesbury Outdoor Specialists; McGeechan Farm Supplies P/L; Kawasaki Connect…
Model identifiers	Serial number range from 193125214 to 196108925; material number 4148-640-0108
Hazard description	The gear head on affected brushcutters may break if the product is used with a shredder blade. If the gear head breaks the cutting attachment may detach during use. Risk of serious injury to users and bystanders if the cutting attachment detaches during use.
Remedy	Stop using affected brushcutters immediately. Return the brushcutter or the gear head to your local STIHL dealer for a free repair. Contact STIHL Pty Ltd website: www.stihl.com.au/en/dealers (link is external) email: products@stihl.com.au (link sends email) call: 1300 366 665
Recall number	2024/20406
Official notice	View source ↗

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