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Product Recall Number: 03-124

Why was Chainsaws recalled?

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

Chainsaws
Here's product recall specific data for Chainsaws.

  • Product Recall Number: 03-124

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2003-05-07

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Chainsaws

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., of Anderson, S.C. is voluntarily recalling about 6,900 chainsaws. These saws can operate while the engine is at the "idle" setting, posing a risk of serious lacerations to the operator and bystanders.Name of product: ChainsawsUnits: 6,900Distributor: Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., of Anderson, S.C.Hazard: These saws can operate while the engine is at the "idle" setting, posing a risk of serious lacerations to the operator and bystanders.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.Sold at: Home and hardware stores nationwide sold these chainsaws from December 2002 through February 2003 for about $200.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.Consumer 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.

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

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: 6900

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • 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.

  • Sold At: Home and hardware stores nationwide sold these chainsaws from December 2002 through February 2003 for about $200.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., of Anderson, S.C.

  • Manufactured In: None Listed

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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