MSA161T

[Pman]

So I get a call to say my 161 has been recalled due to a safety fault, the saw can activate without the lockout button being pushed, unfortunately the warning was about 5 hours too late! I have to put my hands up and say the brake should have been on but still no way it should have started without the lock out button being pushed. Stihl say a repair is not possible.

[Rough Hewn]

So what's happening?
They taking the saw back?

[Pman]

Yes they will take it back and Stihl will loan me a MS150 until the fault is rectified on a new run of  161's but no idea how long that takes, or just go for a full refund, but that doesn't help with batteries and charger and the like!

The saw came from F R Jones and they have been extremely helpful I have to say., great communications

[josharb87]

Slightly off topic, how’d you rate the 161 compared with the 150? 

[Mark Bolam]

Cracking little saw.

I’d love one without the lockout button!

 

[Pman]

Never run a 150, 193 is the smallest petrol saw I have, but I love that it certainly has its place