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Affected model numbers
UT10946These Homelite brand chainsaws have model number UT10946 and manufacture dates of 11-02 (November 2002) or 12-02 (December 2002).
Why it was recalled
These saws can operate while the engine is at the "idle" setting, posing a risk of serious lacerations to the operator and bystanders.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Recall number
- 03-124
- Units
- 6,900
- Sold at / sales period
- Home and hardware stores nationwide sold these chainsaws, from December 2002 through February 2003, for about $200.
- Distributor
- Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Chainsaws
CPSC product type: Chain Saws
Recall contact information
Call Homelite at (800) 776-5191 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.homelite.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Publication and verification
Recall published
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