2.3 million gas-powered yard tools recalled over fuel spillage hazards

In Washington, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in cooperation with STIHL has recalled some 2.3 million gas powered backpack blowers, brush cutters, clearing saws, edgers, hedge trimmers, etc.  This was due to the level of ethanol and other fuel additives can distort the toolless fuel cap, allowing fuel to spill, posing a fire and burn hazard.

The U.S. Consumer Product  Safety Commission stated that while there had been 81 reports of difficulty installing and/or removing the fuel caps and fuel spillage, no injuries had been reported.