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

Date: October 30, 2008
Company: Home Depot stores nationwide between December 2007 and October 2008 for between $110 and $200.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately stop using the chain saws and contact Homelite Consumer Products to locate the nearest authorized service center to schedule a free repair.

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This Recalled?

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

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Home Depot stores nationwide between December 2007 and October 2008 for between $110 and $200.

Home Depot stores nationwide between December 2007 and October 2008 for between $110 and $200. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report