CPSC2008-10-30
Homelite Consumer Products Announce Recall to Repair Chain Saws Due to Chain Brake Failure
Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
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.
Sold at
Home Depot stores nationwide between December 2007 and October 2008 for between $110 and $200.
Affected count
About 370,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Homelite Chain Saws
Consumer contact
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Homelite-Consumer-Products-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Chain-Saws-Due-to-Chain-Brake-FailureDon't want to check this manually?
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