Stihl recalls some products over a fire hazard

Stihl is recalling a number of its lawn care products over a fire hazard, citing incorrect factory installation.

The gas-powered edgers, trimmer/brushcutters, pole pruners and KombiMotors in question possess gasoline tank vents that can become dislodged and cause fuel to leak.

So far, there have been 319 reports of fuel tank vents coming loose and leaking fuel. No fires or injuries have been reported.

The recall affects about 140,000 units and an additional 16,000 that were sold in Canada.

Affected models include Stihl edgers with model number FC 56 C, trimmer/brushcutters with model numbers FS 40 C, FS 50 C, FS 56 C and FS 56 RC, pole pruners with model number HT 56 C and KombiMotors with model number KM 56 RC.

They were sold at authorized Stihl dealers nationwide from November 2014 through September 2015 for between $200 and $400.

Stihl is urging consumers to immediately stop use and return the products to an authorized Stihl dealer for a free inspection and repair.