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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 8, 2003
Release # 03-124
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Company Phone Number: (800) 776-5191
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
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CPSC, Homelite Announce Recall of Chainsaws
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless
otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Chainsaws
Units: 6,900
Distributor: Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Hazard: These saws can operate while the engine is at the "idle"
setting, posing a risk of serious lacerations to the operator and
bystanders.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: These Homelite brand chainsaws have model number UT10946
and manufacture dates of 11-02 (November 2002) or 12-02 (December 2002).
The model numbers and manufacture dates are printed on the lower corners
of a black data label located on back side of the chainsaw's engine
housing, opposite the on/off trigger. They have a red housing with black
trim and are sold in a rectangular black plastic case.
Sold at: Home and hardware stores nationwide sold these chainsaws from
December 2002 through February 2003 for about $200.
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.
Consumer Contact: Call Homelite at (800) 776-5191 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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