Homelite Consumer Products · Recalled
Homelite Consumer Products Announce Recall to Repair Chain Saws Due to Chain Brake Failure
The chain brake can fail to stop the chain on its first application, posing a risk of laceration to consumers.
- Units
- About 370,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $110–$200
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Home Depot stores nationwide between December 2007 and October 2008 for between $110 and $200.
- Product type
- Chain Saws
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated OCT 30 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.
