CPSC, Homelite Announce Recall of Chainsaws

Recalled May 8, 2003 · CPSC recall 03124 · Homelite

Hazard

These saws can operate while the engine is at the "idle" setting, posing a risk of serious lacerations to the operator and bystanders.

Remedy

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.

Units

6,900

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

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.

What to do

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.

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

Product

Chainsaws

Distributed by

Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., of Anderson, S.C.

Retailers

Home and hardware stores nationwide sold these chainsaws, from December 2002 through February 2003, for about $200.

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