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Stihl Ride-on Lawn Mowers recalled over a fire risk
Product Recall for Stihl Ride-on Lawn Mowers presenting a risk of fire.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
4 identifiers listed for this notice.
Stihl Ride-on Lawn Mowers
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- RT 4112.1 SZ
- RT 5097.1 Z
- RT 5112.1 Z
- RT 6112.1 ZL
What to do now
Stihl Ride-on Lawn Mowers could overheat or catch fire.
- Stop using and charging it now, and unplug it.
- Keep it somewhere cool and clear of soft furnishings. Never put lithium batteries in the household bin.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- make sure you have working smoke alarms
Get help urgently
- if it starts to smoke, smell of burning or catch fire, get everyone out and call 999
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.
Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2605-0119). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Stihl Ride-on Lawn Mowers presenting a risk of fire.
The risk
The product presents a risk of fire because leaks may occur in the fuel system of the EVC 7000 engine. If fuel escapes through the leaks, it could ignite and catch fire.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users by Stihl LTD.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users by Stihl LTD.
Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately. To determine if your mower is affected by this recall or for more information, please visit: Recalls - STIHL
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2605-0119
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Orange and white ride-on lawn mowers.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Stihl Ride-on Lawn Mowers been recalled?
Stihl Ride-on Lawn Mowers could overheat or catch fire. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the model on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using and charging it now, and unplug it. Keep it somewhere cool and clear of soft furnishings. Never put lithium batteries in the household bin.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
