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CPSC recall 09031

Homelite Chain Saws

On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Homelite Chain Saws by Homelite Consumer Products, citing the chain brake can fail to stop the chain on its first application, posing a risk of laceration to consumers.

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AgencyCPSC
Recall number09031
ClassificationNot classified
Statusunknown
Initiated2008-10-30
Published2014-05-23
Last updated2026-09-13 11:58 UTC
CompanyHomelite Consumer Products
DistributionUS

Product

Homelite Chain Saws | 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.

Reason

The chain brake can fail to stop the chain on its first application, posing a risk of laceration to consumers.

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/2009/Homelite-Consumer-Products-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Chain-Saws-Due-to-Chain-Brake-Failure

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