Product safety recall STIHL is recalling the following product: Gear head for and on brushcutters STIHL FS 511 / FS 561 Gear head with material number 4148-640-0108 and marking 4148/02 C. Gear head marked "C" Gearboxes installed ex factory in brushcutters FS 511 / FS 561 with the machine number within the machine number range from 193125214 to 196108925. The arrow shows the position of the machine number Why is the product dangerous? STIHL has detected abnormalities in the affected gear head. If the product is used with a shredder blade, it can lead to the breaking of the output shaft in the gear head. The cutting attachment could detach and pose a risk of injury to the user or bystanders. What to do? Do not use the brushcutter or a brushcutter in which the affected gear head is installed from now on. In addition, please no longer use the gear head affected by this recall as spare parts.
Remedies for consumers The gear head on the brushcutter must be replaced. Please bring affected brushcutters to your dealer for repair immediately. The repair is free of charge for you. If you still have affected gear heads in stock as spare parts, we will replace these gear heads free of charge. Contact If you have any questions about this product safety recall, you can also contact STIHL directly: - Email sales@origo.ie or call 01- 466 6700 We ask for your understanding for this measure. Please comply with this in the interests of your own safety. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your local STIHL dealer. Make others aware of this recall, especially if you know someone who has been offered, lent or sold the recalled product.
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