CPSCMay 8, 2003consumer
CPSC, Homelite Announce Recall of Chainsaws
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
These saws can operate while the engine is at the "idle" setting, posing a risk of serious lacerations to the operator and bystanders.
What to do
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.
Brands named
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Recall history
Other federal recalls tied to the same brand — a factual pattern, straight from the source data.
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- CPSCCPSC and Morpher Warn Consumers to Stop Using and Dispose of Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Recalling Firm is Unable to Conduct Recall (Recall Alert)2020-08-27
- CPSCCPSC and Crown Darts UK Warn Consumers to Stop Using and Dispose of Banned Lawn Dart Sets; Recalling Firm is Unable to Conduct Recall2020-08-12
- CPSCCPSC, NHTSA and Britax Announce Recall of Infant Car Seats Due to Fall Hazard2016-01-21
- CPSCHomelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards2015-04-16
- CPSCHomelite Recalls Electric Blower Vacuums Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot2013-02-21
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