Homelite Consumer Products Announce Recall to Repair Chain Saws Due to Chain Brake Failure
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-10-30). Hazards: laceration. Models: UT10514, UT10516, UT10517, UT10518, UT10520, UT10540…. About 370,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09031 |
| Published | 2008-10-30 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Chain Saws |
| Products | Homelite Chain Saws |
| Firm named in the title | Homelite Consumer Products |
| Firms | Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 370,000 |
| Model numbers | UT10514, UT10516, UT10517, UT10518, UT10520, UT10540, UT10560, UT10918 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Home Depot stores nationwide between December 2007 and October 2008 for between $110 and $200. |
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.
Hazard
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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