Homelite Chain Saw Recall: Potential Chain Brake Failure
By: AboutLawsuits | Published: October 31st, 2008
Approximately Homelite chain saws have been recalled due to a potential problem with the chain brake failure which could pose a risk of laceration or other serious personal injury.
On October 30, 2008, the U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C., issued the Homelite chain saw recall for model numbers UT10514, UT10516, UT10517, UT10518, UT10520, UT10540, UT10560 and UT10918.
The chain saws were manufactured between November 2007 and August 2008 and sold at Home Depot stores throughout the United States for between $110 and $200.
The recall of Homelite chain saw was issued after it was discovered that the chain brake on the power tool could fail to stop the chain from moving on the first application.
Although the manufacturer indicates that there have been no reported injuries, this defect could result in consumers cutting themselves, someone else or creating an otherwise hazardous situation by continuing to cut an object after they intended to stop.
The chainsaws contain the “Homelite” brand name on the side, and the model number and date of manufacture are located on a plate beneath the rear handle of the saw.
Homelite chain saws with a green dot sticker on the bottom side of the handle area and on the outside of the package are not impacted by this recall.
Owners have been urged to stop using the chain saws immediately and contact Homelite Consumer Products to find the nearest authorized service center for a free repair . Consumers can also contact Homelite Consumer Products Inc. toll free at (800) 242-4672 or through the company’s website at www.homelite.com.
Comment by Francis on 21 June 2009:
I have a UT10947D And have a chain brake problem as well. Is this also covered under this recall?
Comment by Basil on 7 October 2009:
I have a Homelite Model UT 10946A S/n AF2330389 .I have a chain brake problem is it covered und3er the recall
Comment by William on 16 November 2009:
Model #ut10522 with the plastic chain tightener will not tighten as supposed to. WILL NOT STAY TIGHT111111111111111111111
Comment by Conrad on 22 March 2010:
Except for the Serial Number my comment is the same as Basil’s
“I have a Homelite Model UT 10946A S/n AG1240643 .I have a chain brake problem is it covered under the recall”
Comment by Conrad on 22 March 2010:
Please disregard my comment suggesting that I have the same issue as Basil. As it turns out mine is the same issue that Francis has experienced
“I have a UT10947D (S/N AG1240643) and have a chain brake problem as well. Is this also covered under this recall?”
Comment by russell on 3 May 2010:
Model #ut10522 with the plastic chain tightener will not tighten as supposed to. the chain flew off and cut my leg really bad had to go to hospital get sticthhes
Comment by Dave on 7 August 2010:
i have a homelite UT10947D that the brake wont release all the way.took it apart and didnt see anything wrong.i also have a UT10516 that the brake works(parts saw) there is a brass colored insert where the coil goes in that is not in the 10947D.so i installed that part in the 10947D and now the brake works. WHERE can i buy that insert?? its not shown in the parts brake down
Comment by Kevin on 8 August 2011:
I started to dissamble my sonsw chainsaw to see why the chainbrake would not relese and found out on line there is a recall for the problem. Do I need to reassemble the saw to take it to the service center?
Comment by Douglas on 19 December 2012:
I have a Homlite UT 10947D chain sae. The chain brake will not loosen up enough from the cam. It used to work fine, now it slows down the blade making it unusable. Is there a recall on this? Help!