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Homelite Consumer Products Announce Recall to Repair Chain Saws Due to Chain Brake Failure

Name: Homelite Consumer Products Announce Recall to Repair Chain Saws Due to Chain Brake Failure
Brand: Homelite
SKU: CPSC-09031
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

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

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