CPSC, DOLMAR Power Products Announce Recall of Chain Saws

Recalled September 12, 2005 · CPSC recall 05264 · DOLMAR Power Products

Hazard

The flywheels on some of the chain saws may come apart during use, which could cause serious personal injury.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these chain saws immediately and contact DOLMAR to arrange for a free repair. Known purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.

Units

About 1,300 units

Incidents / injuries

DOLMAR has received three reports of the flywheel coming apart. There have been no reports of injury.

Description

The recall involves DOLMAR PS6400 and PS7900-model chain saws in which the last five digits of the serial numbers are within the following ranges: Chain saw Model Serial Number Range PS6400 71998 through 79250 PS7900 40156 through 43009 The chain saw's housing is "warm red" with "DOLMAR" written on it. The chain saw's serial number can be found on the right hand side of the silver nameplate which is located on the back of the fuel tank. No other DOLMAR chain saws are involved in the recall. Any PS6400 or PS7900 chain saws with the letter "N" preceding the serial number on the nameplate and a blue dot on the shipping carton have been repaired and are not involved in the recall.

What to do

Consumers should stop using these chain saws immediately and contact DOLMAR to arrange for a free repair. Known purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.

Contact

For more information, call DOLMAR toll-free at (888) 673-7278 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.dolmarusa.com

Product

DOLMAR chain saws

Distributed by

DOLMAR Power Products, of Duluth, Ga.

Retailers

Outdoor power equipment distributors and industrial suppliers nationwide sold these chain saws, from October 2004 through August 2005, for between $570 and $750.

Made in

Germany

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →