Chainsaw Recall
 

Name of product: Chainsaws Units: 6,900

Manufacturer: 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.

To see a picture of the recalled product, use this link:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml03/03124.html