Homelite Consumer Products Announce Recall to Repair Chain Saws Due to Chain Brake Failure
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-10-30 · 09031
Hazards
The chain brake can fail to stop the chain on its first application, posing a risk of laceration to consumers.
Recall
Number
09031
Date
2008-10-30
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Homelite Chain Saws
Companies
Retailer(s)
Home Depot stores nationwide between December 2007 and October 2008 for between $110 and $200.
Importer(s)
Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Country of manufacture
China
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.