Homelite Consumer Products Announce Recall to Repair Chain Saws Due to Chain Brake Failure
Recall 09031 · Oct 30, 2008 · Homelite Consumer Products
370,000
units affected
370,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09031
- Date
- Oct 30, 2008
- Company
- Homelite Consumer Products
- Units affected
- 370,000
- Product
- Homelite Chain Saws
- Product type
- Chain Saws
- Hazard
- Cuts
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.
What can happen
The chain brake can fail to stop the chain on its first application, posing a risk of laceration to consumers.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Home Depot stores nationwide between December 2007 and October 2008 for between $110 and $200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled homelite chain saws?
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.
What is the hazard?
The chain brake can fail to stop the chain on its first application, posing a risk of laceration to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.