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Product recall · CPSCOctober 30, 2008Serious
Homelite Consumer Products Announce Recall to Repair Chain Saws Due to Chain Brake Failure
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The chain brake can fail to stop the chain on its first application, posing a risk of laceration to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the chain saws and contact Homelite Consumer Products to locate the nearest authorized service center to schedule a free repair.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Homelite Consumer Products Inc. (800) 242-4672 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.homelite.com
The product
This recall involves Homelite brand chain saws with the following model numbers: UT10514, UT10516, UT10517, UT10518, UT10520, UT10540, UT10560 and UT10918. Affected chain saws have manufacture date between November 2007 and August 2008. Both the model number and the date of manufacture appear on the chain saw's data plate, located beneath the rear handle of the saw. Products with a green "dot" sticker under the bottom side of the handle area and on the outside of the package are not subject to this recall.
Details
- Units affected
- About 370,000
- Recall date
- October 30, 2008
- Brand
- Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
UT10514
Home Depot stores nationwide between December 2007 and October 2008 for between $110 and $200.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Homelite Consumer Products Announce Recall to Repair Chain Saws Due to Chain Brake Failure”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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