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🧸 Product FR February 18, 2022

stihl — tronconneuse

le levier de déclenchement du frein de chaîne automatique peut présenter un manque de sensibilité.

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
stihl — tronconneuse
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
The automatic chain brake trigger may lack sensitivity. If the chainsaw kicks back, the user could be at greater risk of injury. Stop using the product and return it to the point of sale.
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1559 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
8 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 27, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a Stihl brand chainsaw. A part called the automatic chain brake trigger lever may not work well.

What's happening? If the saw kicks back, the brake might not stop the chain fast enough. This could cause injuries.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this chainsaw in France, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the saw right away. Return it to the store where you bought it.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
stihl
Agency-published detail

Type: autres · Category: divers · Hazard: blessures · le levier de déclenchement du frein de chaîne automatique peut présenter un manque de sensibilité. · en cas de rebond de la tronçonneuse, l'utilisateur peut être exposé à un risque accru de blessure. · À faire: ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
February 18, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/5964/interne

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
stihl — tronconneuse. The automatic chain brake trigger may lack sensitivity. If the chainsaw kicks back, the user could be at greater risk of injury. Stop using the product and return it to the point of sale.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 18, 2022 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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