Homelite Consumer Products Announce Recall to Repair Chain Saws Due to Chain Brake Failure
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4994.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4994.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Home Depot Stores Nationwide Between December 2007 And October 2008 For Between $110 And $200. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4994.
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
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Home Depot Stores Nationwide Between December 2007 And October 2008 For Between $110 And $200. Recall FAQ
Home Depot Stores Nationwide Between December 2007 And October 2008 For Between $110 And $200. is the subject of a tools recall: Homelite Consumer Products Announce Recall to Repair Chain Saws Due to Chain Brake Failure. The notice was published on October 30, 2008 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 370,000 units are potentially affected.