Homelite Consumer Products Announce Recall to Repair Chain Saws Due to Chain Brake Failure

Recalled October 30, 2008 · CPSC recall 09031 · Homelite Consumer Products

Hazard

The chain brake can fail to stop the chain on its first application, posing a risk of laceration to consumers.

Remedy

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.

Units

About 370,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

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 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.

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

Product

Homelite Chain Saws

Imported by

Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C.

Retailers

Home Depot stores nationwide between December 2007 and October 2008 for between $110 and $200.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →