CPSC, Homelite Announce Recall of Chainsaws
CPSC, Homelite Announce Recall of Chainsaws
Why was CPSC, Homelite Announce Recall of Chainsaws recalled?
These saws can operate while the engine is at the "idle" setting, posing a risk of serious lacerations to the operator and bystanders.
What should I do if I have this product?
Contact Homelite to find the nearest Homelite-authorized service center for a free throttle adjustment. The stores where these chainsaws were purchased do not provide this service. Contact: Call Homelite at (800) 776-5191 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.homelite.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Chainsaws
- Company
- Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
- Quantity
- 6,900
- Sold at
- Home and hardware stores nationwide sold these chainsaws, from December 2002 through February 2003, for about $200.
- Recall date
- May 8, 2003
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
These Homelite brand chainsaws have model number UT10946 and manufacture dates of 11-02 (November 2002) or 12-02 (December 2002). The model numbers and manufacture dates are printed on the lower corners of a black data label located on back side of the chainsaw's engine housing, opposite the on/off trigger. They have a red housing with black trim and are sold in a rectangular black plastic case.