STIHL recalls a limited production range of mistblowers STIHL SR 430, STIHL SR 440 and STIHL SR 450

STIHL has learned that a limited number of STIHL mistblowers the flywheel may have cracks. A failure during the live time of the machine would pose a projectile hazard to the user or a bystander. As a responsible manufacturer, STIHL has decided to recall and repair the mentioned mistblowers. 

Only trained people can detect a damaged flywheel.

Affected serial number range:     369259472 up to and including 370391433

If you have purchased a mistblower SR 430, SR 440 or SR 450 in the year 2020 or 2021 and it is in the given serial number range, please discontinue using the machine immediately!

Please contact your local STIHL dealer for a flywheel replacement. This repair is free of charge for you.
We ask for your understanding for this precautionary measure. Please take this action in the interest of your own safety and that of third parties. 

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact your local STIHL dealer. 

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