CPSC recall · Reported October 30, 2008
Homelite Consumer Products Announce Recall to Repair Chain Saws Due to Chain Brake Failure
The chain brake can fail to stop the chain on its first application, posing a risk of laceration to consumers.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves Homelite brand chain saws with the following model numbers: UT10514,….
Homelite Consumer Products Announce Recall to Repair Chain Saws Due to Chain Brake Failure was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 30, 2008. Reason: 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 Prod…. Verify recall #09031 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The chain brake can fail to stop the chain on its first application, posing a risk of laceration to consumers..
- None
- agency class
- October 30, 2008
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09031 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
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, 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09031 |
| Date reported | October 30, 2008 |
| Date initiated | October 30, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 370,000 |
| 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 immediately stop using the chain saws and contact Homelite Consumer Products to locate the nearest authorized se…
- Check the recall number (09031) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- 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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