Stihl Weed Eater Gas Cap Leaking

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Stihl weed eater gas cap leaking. No fires or injuries have been reported. Inside the cap is a rubber seal which can get lost at a refueling stop causing gas to start leaking. No fires or injuries have been reported. These products were sold throughout the united states by stihl dealers.

Consumer product safety commission stihl incorporated is recalling certain stihl yard power tools with toolless fuel caps. Has received 319 reports of the fuel tank vents coming loose and fuel leaking. Puncture holes can also come from flying rocks from the cutting head or if you dropped the trimmer against a sharp object. Favorite answer a common leak is just small amount of fuel comming from the vent hole in the tank cap.

This recall is for safety reasons. Answers to frequently asked questions concerning this recall can be found here. The cap is shown as item 38 in the first two images and you can see the mount for the retainer going to the cap. Authorized stihl dealers nationwide from november 2014 through september 2015 for between 200 and 400.