CPSC recall · Reported May 8, 2003
CPSC, Homelite Announce Recall of Chainsaws
These saws can operate while the engine is at the "idle" setting, posing a risk of serious lacerations to the operator and bystanders.
Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., of Anderson, S.c. recalled These Homelite brand chainsaws have model number UT10946 and manufacture dates of 11-02 (….
CPSC, Homelite Announce Recall of Chainsaws was recalled by Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., of Anderson, S.c. in May 8, 2003. Reason: These saws can operate while the engine is at the "idle" setting, posing a risk of serious lacerations to the…. Remedy: Contact Homelite to find the nearest Homelite-authorized service center for a free thrott…. Verify recall #03124 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., of Anderson, S.c. issued this CPSC recall-These saws can operate while the engine is at the "idle" setting, posing a risk of serious lacerations to the….
- None
- agency class
- 7K units
- affected scope
- May 8, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03124 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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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.
Reason for recall
These saws can operate while the engine is at the "idle" setting, posing a risk of serious lacerations to the operator and bystanders.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03124 |
| Date reported | May 8, 2003 |
| Date initiated | May 8, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., of Anderson, S.c. |
| Affected scope | 6,900 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Contact Homelite to find the nearest Homelite-authorized service center for a free throttle adjustment. The stores where these ch…
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- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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