CPSCGeneral Alert
Homelite Consumer Products Announce Recall to Repair Chain Saws Due to Chain Bra...
Published: October 30, 2008Recall ID: 09031Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The chain brake can fail to stop the chain on its first application, posing a risk of laceration to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Homelite Chain Saws
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Homelite-Consumer-Products-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Chain-Saws-Due-to-Chain-Brake-Failure |
| Title | Homelite Consumer Products Announce Recall to Repair Chain Saws Due to Chain Brake Failure |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/cfa4898adba34482844a0d74021cc0a9.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Homelite UT10560 Gas Chain Saw |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/1e65045c8b794404955f2564b87800cb.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Homelite UT10514 Gas Chain Saw |
| Hazards › Name | The chain brake can fail to stop the chain on its first application, posing a risk of laceration to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Homelite Chain Saws |
| Products › Type | Chain Saws |
| Products › Category I D | 1876 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 370,000 |
| Recall I D | 4994 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C. |
| Retailers › Name | Home Depot stores nationwide between December 2007 and October 2008 for between $110 and $200. |
| Recall Date | 2008-10-30T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 09031 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Homelite Consumer Products Inc. (800) 242-4672 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.homelite.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |