These saws can operate while the engine is at the "idle" setting, posing a risk of serious lacerations to the operator and bystanders.
Recall
Number
03124
Date
2003-05-08
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Chainsaws
Companies
Retailer(s)
Home and hardware stores nationwide sold these chainsaws, from December 2002 through February 2003, for about $200.
Distributor(s)
Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
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.