CPSC, Homelite Announce Recall of Chainsaws
CPSC recall 03124. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
These saws can operate while the engine is at the "idle" setting, posing a risk of serious lacerations to the operator and bystanders.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 03124 has the recall date 8 May 2003. The notice names the firm Homelite Consumer Products. The recall has about 6,900 units. The median CPSC recall of 2003 has 9,900 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Chain Saws.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 6,900 |
| 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. |
| Product | Chainsaws, 6,900, Chain Saws |
| Sold at | Home and hardware stores nationwide sold these chainsaws, from December 2002 through February 2003, for about $200. |
| Distributor | Homelite Consumer Products, Inc |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 6,900Median of 2003: 9,900
- CPSC recalls of 2003
- 215
- Recalls of 2003 with one of the same hazards
- 7%
- Recalls of 2003 in the category Chain Saws
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Homelite Consumer Products
- 6
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 21 Jul 2011 | Homelite Recalls Pressure Washer Surface Cleaner Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot |
| 12 Nov 2009 | Backpack Blowers Recalled by Homelite Due to Fire Hazard |
| 13 Aug 2009 | Homelite, Husky and Black Max Generators Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot and Sam's Club Stores |
| 30 Oct 2008 | Homelite Consumer Products Announce Recall to Repair Chain Saws Due to Chain Brake Failure |
| 25 Jan 2006 | Leaf Blowers Sold at Home Depot Recalled for Laceration Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 03124The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 03124. https://recallregister.com/product/2390-cpsc-homelite-announce-recall-of-chainsaws/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 03124 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Home and hardware stores nationwide sold these chainsaws, from December 2002 through February 2003, for about $200.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 03124?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
6,900
- How many CPSC recalls name Homelite Consumer Products?
- 6 CPSC recalls on this register name Homelite Consumer Products. This recall is 1 of them.