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CPSC, Homelite Announce Recall of Chainsaws is CPSC recall #03124, announced on May 8, 2003. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Homelite Consumer Products, Inc..
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.
Affected products
Chainsaws
Recalled brands
Homelite Consumer Products, Inc.
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.
Recall date
May 8, 2003
CPSC recall #03124 covers CPSC, Homelite Announce Recall of Chainsaws, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 8, 2003. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.
The CPSC remedy for recall #03124 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Homelite-Announce-Recall-of-Chainsaws-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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