Skip to content

CPSC, Homelite Announce Recall of Chainsaws

U.S. CPSCCutsMay 8, 2003
Recalled Fabric Lantern
Recalled Fabric Lantern

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product 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 on

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

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

More from this brand

See all →

Recent alerts in this category

See all →