CPSC, Homelite Announce Recall of Chainsaws
USCPSC, Homelite Announce Recall of Chainsaws
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These saws can operate while the engine is at the "idle" setting, posing a risk of serious lacerations to the operator and bystanders.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Chainsaws
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Homelite-Announce-Recall-of-Chainsaws- |
| Title | CPSC, Homelite Announce Recall of Chainsaws |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/fabric-lantern.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Fabric Lantern |
| Hazards › Name | These saws can operate while the engine is at the "idle" setting, posing a risk of serious lacerations to the operator and bystanders. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Chainsaws |
| Products › Type | Chain Saws |
| Products › Category I D | 1876 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 6,900 |
| Recall I D | 2390 |
| Remedies › Name | Contact Homelite to find the nearest Homelite-authorized service center for a free throttle adjustment. The stores where these chainsaws were purchased do not provide this service. |
| Retailers › Name | Home and hardware stores nationwide sold these chainsaws, from December 2002 through February 2003, for about $200. |
| Recall Date | 2003-05-08T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., of Anderson, S.C. |
| Recall Number | 03124 |
| Consumer Contact | Call Homelite at (800) 776-5191 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.homelite.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-06-03T00:00:00 |
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