Safety regulator, DOLMAR Power Products Announce Recall of Chain Saws
Recall 05264 · Sep 12, 2005 · DOLMAR Power Products
1,300
units affected
1,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05264
- Date
- Sep 12, 2005
- Company
- DOLMAR Power Products
- Units affected
- 1,300
- Product
- DOLMAR chain saws
- Product type
- Chain Saws
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The recall involves DOLMAR PS6400 and PS7900-model chain saws in which the last five digits of the serial numbers are within the following ranges: Chain saw Model Serial Number Range PS6400 71998 through 79250 PS7900 40156 through 43009 The chain saw's housing is "warm red" with "DOLMAR" written on it. The chain saw's serial number can be found on the right hand side of the silver nameplate which is located on the back of the fuel tank. No other DOLMAR chain saws are involved in the recall. Any PS6400 or PS7900 chain saws with the letter "N" preceding the serial number on the nameplate and a blue dot on the shipping carton have been repaired and are not involved in the recall.
What can happen
The flywheels on some of the chain saws may come apart during use, which could cause serious personal injury.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these chain saws immediately and contact DOLMAR to arrange for a free repair. Known purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- DOLMAR has received three reports of the flywheel coming apart. There have been no reports of injury.
- Sold at
- Outdoor power equipment distributors and industrial suppliers nationwide sold these chain saws, from October 2004 through August 2005, for between $570 and $750.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled dolmar chain saws?
Consumers should stop using these chain saws immediately and contact DOLMAR to arrange for a free repair. Known purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
What is the hazard?
The flywheels on some of the chain saws may come apart during use, which could cause serious personal injury.
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.