Safety regulator, Homelite Announce Recall of Chainsaws
Recall 03124 · May 8, 2003 · Homelite Consumer Products, Inc.
6,900
units affected
6,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03124
- Date
- May 8, 2003
- Company
- Homelite Consumer Products, Inc.
- Units affected
- 6,900
- Product
- Chainsaws
- Product type
- Chain Saws
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
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.
What can happen
These saws can operate while the engine is at the "idle" setting, posing a risk of serious lacerations to the operator and bystanders.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Home and hardware stores nationwide sold these chainsaws, from December 2002 through February 2003, for about $200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled chainsaws?
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.
What is the hazard?
These saws can operate while the engine is at the "idle" setting, posing a risk of serious lacerations to the operator and bystanders.
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.