CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The chain brake can fail to stop the chain on its first application, posing a risk of laceration to consumers.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • October 30, 2008

Homelite Consumer Products Announce Recall to Repair Chain Saws Due to Chain Brake Failure

This recall involves Homelite brand chain saws with the following model numbers: UT10514, UT10516, UT10517, UT10518, UT10520, UT10540, UT10560 and UT10918. Affected chain saws have manufacture date between November 2007 and August 2008. Both the model number and the date of manufacture appear on the chain saw's data plate, located beneath the rear handle of the saw. 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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

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

Recall Details

Sold At
Home Depot stores nationwide between December 2007 and October 2008 for between $110 and $200.
Injuries
None reported.
Recall Number
09031

Product Information

Product Name
Homelite Chain Saws
Product Type
Chain Saws
Number of Units
About 370,000
Imported By
Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Manufactured In
China

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Full Contact Information

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