CPSC recall 03124
Chainsaws
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-06-03
On 2025-06-03 the CPSC announced a recall of Chainsaws by Homelite Consumer Products, citing these saws can operate while the engine is at the "idle" setting, posing a risk of serious lacerations to the operator and bystanders.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03124 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2003-05-08 |
| Published | 2025-06-03 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Homelite Consumer Products |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Chainsaws | 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.
Reason
These saws can operate while the engine is at the "idle" setting, posing a risk of serious lacerations to the operator and bystanders.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Homelite-Announce-Recall-of-Chainsaws-
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