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CPSC recall · Reported September 12, 2005

CPSC, DOLMAR Power Products Announce Recall of Chain Saws

The flywheels on some of the chain saws may come apart during use, which could cause serious personal injury.

Recall #
05264
Affected scope
About 1,300 units
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Dolmar Power Products, of Duluth, Ga. recalled The recall involves DOLMAR PS6400 and PS7900-model chain saws in which the last five digi….

CPSC, DOLMAR Power Products Announce Recall of Chain Saws was recalled by Dolmar Power Products, of Duluth, Ga. in September 12, 2005. Reason: The flywheels on some of the chain saws may come apart during use, which could cause serious personal injury.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these chain saws immediately and contact DOLMAR to arrange fo…. Verify recall #05264 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Dolmar Power Products, of Duluth, Ga. issued this CPSC recall-The flywheels on some of the chain saws may come apart during use, which could cause serious personal injury..

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05264 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.

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Product description

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.

Reason for recall

The flywheels on some of the chain saws may come apart during use, which could cause serious personal injury.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 05264
Date reported September 12, 2005
Date initiated September 12, 2005
Recalling firm Dolmar Power Products, of Duluth, Ga.
Affected scope About 1,300 units
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

Consumers should stop using these chain saws immediately and contact DOLMAR to arrange for a free repair. Known purchasers were s…

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Dolmar Power Products, of Duluth, Ga.. Units affected: About 1,300 units.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The flywheels on some of the chain saws may come apart during use, which could cause serious personal injury.
What should consumers do? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 12, 2005. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 05264.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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