May 8, 2003
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.
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 http://www.homelite.com/recall/ChainsawREcall.htm