Sthil sprayers
1 report to CPSC, the latest made May 21, 2012. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 1report to CPSC
- May 21, 2012the latest report was made
- May 21, 2012the earliest
- 1with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Sthil
- Maker
- STIHL, INC.Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- SprayersCPSC’s product type: Sprayers, Not Elsewhere Classified (code 888), in Home Maintenance and Structures: Tools & Hardware
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| May 2012 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- Hurt, no treatment 1 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
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Hurt, no treatment Made May 21, 2012, sent to the company May 30, 2012, published by CPSC Jun 13, 2012
The product, in the report: Back pack Mist / blower
Product: Stihl SR 400 (backpack mist/blower) SN: 247775041 Date of purchase: 09-13-2000 Following fueling and operation over various times the engine begins to “bog down”. Upon loosening the fuel cap fuel spews out of the two vent holes in the cap for a distance of approximately 2-3 feet. If the cap is further loosened fuel under pressure comes out around the threads. The total amount discharged is estimated to be ½ to 1 pint. Once the pressure is relieved the engine operation returns to normal, until the pressure rises and has to be relieved. If the pressure is relieved while the unit is on the operators back there is great risk of fire and serious/catastrophic consequences to the operator and others nearby. The fuel cap was replaced with a factory manufactured cap, however, the problem persists. The unit was returned to a factory authorized repair shop on two occasions where no defect was found. Following both occasions the unit was placed in service again with the same problem re- occurring after being refueled several times. The user’s manual states (page 15): “Warning: In order to reduce the risk of burns or other personal injury from escaping gas vapor or fumes remove the fuel filler cap carefully so as to allow any pressure build up in the tank to release slowly.” The above events far exceed “vapor and fumes”. The unit is not serviceable due to the extreme hazard to its operator. I have attempted to contact Stihl via E-Mail (the only way I know how, however, they have not replied). The authorized dealer says that nothing can be done as they are not able to duplicate the event in their shop. The unit sitting in their back lot running is obviously not equivalent to normal operating conditions in the field. Any assistance you can provide will be greatly appreciated.
- Model
- SR 400
- Serial number
- 247775941
- Bought from
- Al’s Saw Shop, California
- Bought
- Sep 13, 2000, about then
- Where
- Redding, California: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 69, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Sthil, made or sold by STIHL, INC.
- Reports CPSC links to it
- 20120522-BDBDD-1249132
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.
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