Same here, happened about 32-33 years ago, went and bought a 028 Super Wood Boss, it has kept us warm and roads clear ever since.
Went last spring and bought a Echo 590 just to have a 2nd saw since the Stihl was so old [allowed son to take 021 when he left], not disappointed with that one either.
It is Echo's only Japanese made saw I believe?
But as mentioned, a good bar, running saw and loop makes all the difference no matter brand.
