Regulatory & Compliance

General Certificates of Conformity (GCC) Compliance

In accordance with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA), certain STIHL products are required to have a General Certificate of Conformity (GCC). These certificates confirm that the products comply with applicable consumer product safety rules enforced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

STIHL Products with GCCs

STIHL Product

Applicable Safety Rules

Smart Connector 2A

16 CFR Part 1263  - Safety Standard for Button Cell or Coin Batteries andConsumer Products Containing Such Batteries

BRA 500.0

16 CFR Part 1263 – Safety Standard for Button Cell or Coin Batteries and Consumer Products Containing Such Batteries

BRA 600.0

16 CFR Part 1263 – Safety Standard for Button Cell or Coin Batteries and Consumer Products Containing Such Batteries

BGA 300.1

16 CFR Part 1263 – Safety Standard for Button Cell or Coin Batteries and Consumer Products Containing Such Batteries

TSA 500.0

16 CFR Part 1263 – Safety Standard for Button Cell or Coin Batteries and Consumer Products Containing Such Batteries

RMA 348.0, 348.0 V

16 CFR Part 1205 – Safety Standard for Walk-Behind Power Lawn Mowers

RMA 353.0 V

16 CFR Part 1205 – Safety Standard for Walk-Behind Power Lawn Mowers

RMA 448.3 V

16 CFR Part 1205 – Safety Standard for Walk-Behind Power Lawn Mowers

RMA 453.3 V, 453.3 PV

16 CFR Part 1205 – Safety Standard for Walk-Behind Power Lawn Mowers

RMA 460, 460 V

16 CFR Part 1205 – Safety Standard for Walk-Behind Power Lawn Mowers

RMA 510, 510 V

16 CFR Part 1205 – Safety Standard for Walk-Behind Power Lawn Mowers

RMA 7.0 RV

16 CFR Part 1205 – Safety Standard for Walk-Behind Power Lawn Mowers

16 CFR Part 1263 – Safety Standard for Button Cell or Coin Batteries and Consumer Products Containing Such Batteries

RMA 756.0 V

16 CFR Part 1205 – Safety Standard for Walk-Behind Power Lawn Mowers

16 CFR Part 1263 – Safety Standard for Button Cell or Coin Batteries and Consumer Products Containing Such Batteries

RMA 765 V

16 CFR Part 1205 – Safety Standard for Walk-Behind Power Lawn Mowers

RM 453 T, 453.3 V

16 CFR Part 1205 – Safety Standard for Walk-Behind Power Lawn Mowers

RM 655.0 V

16 CFR Part 1205 – Safety Standard for Walk-Behind Power Lawn Mowers

RM 655.1 VS, 655.1 YS

16 CFR Part 1205 – Safety Standard for Walk-Behind Power Lawn Mowers

RM 765.1 YC

16 C.F.R. Part 1205 – Safety Standard for Walk-Behind Power Lawn Mowers

California SB 1215 - Recycling of Battery-Embedded Products in California

The purpose of California Senate Bill 1215 is to promote the safe recycling of battery-embedded products. In accordance with SB 1215, STIHL Inc. is providing a list of STIHL products that fall under the Covered Battery-Embedded Product category, as defined by CalRecycle. This bill covers products containing batteries that are not easily removable using commonly available household tools.

Below is a list of STIHL products currently being sold in California that are covered by SB 1215:

STIHL Product

Part Number

Battery Type

Battery Chemistry

BGA 45

4513 011 5902

STIHL AI battery

Li-ion

FSA 45

4512 011 5702

STIHL AI battery

Li-ion

HSA 45

4511 011 3502

STIHL AI battery

Li-ion

BGA 300.1

BA03-011-5911

ICR1654 (in HMI2)

Li-ion

BR 450

4244-011-1634

18650

Li-ion

BRA 500.0

BA07 011 5901

ICR1654 (in HMI2)

Li-ion

BRA 600.0

BA07 011 5911

ICR1654 (in HMI2)

Li-ion

TSA 500.0

TA01 011 6601

ICR1654 (in HMI2)

Li-ion

RMA 7.0 RV

WA72 011 1403 (unit only)

WA72 211 0000 (set)

ICR1654 (in HMI1)

Li-ion

RMA 756.0 V

WA71 011 1403 (unit only)

WA71 211 0000 (set)

ICR1654 (in HMI1)

Li-ion

iMOW 5.0 EVO

IA01-011-1413

iMOW integrated battery pack

Li-ion

iMOW 6.0 EVO 4“

IA01-011-1447

iMOW integrated battery pack

Li-ion

iMOW 7.0 EVO 4“

IA01-011-1477

iMOW integrated battery pack

Li-ion

HMI 2 - BEE (for OPE)

BA07-430-7100

ICR1654

Li-ion

HMI 3 - BEH (FA01)    

0000 430 7210

ICR1654

Li-ion

HMI 3 - BEH (FA01)    

0000 430 7122

ICR1654

Li-ion

HMI 3 - BEH (FA01)    

0000 430 7121

ICR1654

Li-ion

STIHL products not listed above are out of scope as they either have separable battery packs or easily removable batteries. CalRecycle is in the process of finalizing their rulemaking, including determining the size limitation for batteries in the program.  Some of these products may be eligible for voluntary recycling through Call2Recycle. Please contact Pacific STIHL if there are any additional questions.