The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09031·Announced 2008-10-30

Homelite Recalls Chain Saws Due to Chain Brake Failure

Homelite is recalling about 370,000 chain saws because the chain brake may fail to stop the chain, posing a laceration risk.

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 (chain saws) with a potential for laceration, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Homelite Consumer Products Inc. is recalling approximately 370,000 Homelite brand chain saws. The affected models are UT10514, UT10516, UT10517, UT10518, UT10520, UT10540, UT10560, and UT10918, with manufacture dates between November 2007 and August 2008. These products were sold at Home Depot stores nationwide between December 2007 and October 2008 for between $110 and $200.

The recall is due to a defect where the chain brake can fail to stop the chain on its first application, which poses a risk of laceration to consumers. No injuries have been reported in connection with this defect. Consumers can identify affected units by checking the data plate beneath the rear handle for the model number and manufacture date. 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.

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. For additional information, consumers can call (800) 242-4672 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.homelite.com.

The recalled product

Product
Homelite Chain Saws
Manufacturer
Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
370,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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