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

Reported: October 30, 2008 Initiated: October 30, 2008 #09031

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 370,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Homelite-Consumer-Products-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Chain-Saws-Due-to-Chain-Brake-Failure

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Units affected: About 370,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The chain brake can fail to stop the chain on its first application, posing a risk of laceration to consumers.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 30, 2008. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 09031.

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