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Homelite Consumer Products Announce Recall to Repair Chain Saws Due to Chain Brake Failure

U.S. CPSCCutsSold on The Home DepotOct 30, 2008
Recalled Homelite UT10560 Gas Chain Saw
Recalled Homelite UT10560 Gas Chain Saw
Recalled Homelite UT10514 Gas Chain Saw
Recalled Homelite UT10514 Gas Chain Saw

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Hazard

The chain brake can fail to stop the chain on its first application, posing a risk of laceration to consumers.

Remedy

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.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

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.

Sold on

Home Depot stores nationwide between December 2007 and October 2008 for between $110 and $200.

Contact the company

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

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.

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