The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05264·Announced 2005-09-12

DOLMAR PS6400 and PS7900 Chain Saws Recalled for Flywheel Failure

DOLMAR is recalling about 1,300 PS6400 and PS7900 chain saws because the flywheels may come apart during use, posing a risk of serious personal injury.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the flywheel may come apart causing serious personal injury, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

DOLMAR Power Products is recalling approximately 1,300 PS6400 and PS7900-model chain saws. The recall is due to a defect where the flywheels on some units may come apart during use, which could cause serious personal injury. DOLMAR has received three reports of the flywheel coming apart, but there have been no reports of injury.

The affected chain saws were sold nationwide through outdoor power equipment distributors and industrial suppliers from October 2004 through August 2005 for between $570 and $750. The recall involves specific serial number ranges: PS6400 models with serial numbers 71998 through 79250, and PS7900 models with serial numbers 40156 through 43009. The chain saws have a "warm red" housing with "DOLMAR" written on it. Units with the letter "N" preceding the serial number and a blue dot on the shipping carton have already been repaired and are not involved in this recall.

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

The recalled product

Product
DOLMAR chain saws
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
1,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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