Homelite chainsaws
8 reports to CPSC, the latest made Sep 15, 2019. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
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- 8reports to CPSC
- Sep 15, 2019the latest report was made
- Jan 16, 2012the earliest
- 8with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Homelite
- Maker
- HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- ChainsawsCPSC’s product type: Chain Saws (code 1411), in Yard & Garden: Gardening & Landscaping
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| September 2019 | 1 |
| April 2017 | 1 |
| April 2015 | 1 |
| October 2013 | 2 |
| July 2012 | 1 |
| April 2012 | 1 |
| January 2012 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- First aid 1 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
- No one hurt 7 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
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No one hurt Made Sep 15, 2019, sent to the company Oct 8, 2019, published by CPSC Oct 23, 2019
The product, in the report: Gasoline-powered chain saw, 18-inch bar
Internal fuel line connections come apart during normal use, spraying gasoline inside the motor case (in potential direct contact with electrical spark and hot muffler, causing an immediate fire hazard) and also spilling on operator’s hands and into the environment. This tool uses a primer bulb for starting. Two sections of fuel line are attached to small tubes on the primer bulb, relying only on friction and the rubber fuel line’s normal elasticity to hold them in place; no clamps of any kind are used. This is an inherent design flaw: fuel-line connections in a confined environment subjected to high temperatures should be secured better. One of these lines leads from the fuel tank to the primer bulb; the second from the primer bulb to the carburetor. When the primer bulb is pressed (according to manufacturer’s instructions for a cold start) it exerts pressure on the second of those fuel lines. That pressure pops the fuel line off the connecting tube, spilling gasoline into the case. I was able to cut off the end of that out-going line, which had apparently become enlarged, and achieve a somewhat more secure fit. But then after using the saw for just a few minutes, the second (incoming) fuel line spontaneously popped off, spraying a dangerous quantity of gasoline into the case and onto my hands. When the motor is turned off, the heat of the engine and muffler causes the spilled fuel inside the engine case to smoke. I have had this saw exactly one year. I bought it in September 2018 immediately after Hurricane Florence and used it for post-storm cleanup for the next few months. It has been in storage since late 2018. Immediately on my attempting to re-start it this month (September 2019) I discovered this problem with the fuel lines. Also, I note from the serial number plate that this saw was manufactured in September 2015, almost three years before it was sold. It may have been in Home Depot’s inventory all that time, to be offered for sale on short notice in the aftermath of natural disasters. It was in a large temporary display of chain saws at my nearest Home Depot store as soon as it opened when the hurricane had passed.
- Model
- 4218C
- Serial number
- EU15392D020505
- Bought from
- Home Depot, North Carolina
- Bought
- Sep 17, 2018
- Where
- Wilmington, North Carolina: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 66, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Homelite, made or sold by HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Apr 23, 2017, sent to the company Jun 8, 2017, published by CPSC Jun 22, 2017
The product, in the report: RYOBI BATTERY POWERED CHAIN SAW 18V----10”
I HAVE 40 YEARS EXPERANCE RUNNING SAWS, ETC AND THIS SAW CHAIN IS THE WORST,,,, FOR KICK BACK AND PINCHING . IT CAN KICK BACK WITH SUCH FORCE A LESSER EXPERANCED PERSON WILL ( I GUEARENTE) WILL SUFFER INJURY.
- Model
- EU15254Do80098
- Bought from
- home depot
- Bought
- Oct 17, 2016
- Where
- orofino, Idaho: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- made or sold by HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Apr 19, 2015, sent to the company Apr 27, 2015, published by CPSC May 11, 2015
The product, in the report: electric chainsaw
The first time this product was used, the chainsaw stayed ON after releasing the trigger. The chainsaw would not stop moving until the power cord was unplugged.
- Model
- UT43103
- UPC
- 046396554666
- Serial number
- BM14423D130432
- Bought from
- HOME DEPOT
- Bought
- Jan 10, 2015, about then
- Where
- Palm Beach Gardens, Florida: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 49, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Homelite, made or sold by HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Oct 10, 2013, sent to the company Oct 24, 2013, published by CPSC Nov 7, 2013
The product, in the report: Homelite 14 inch gas chain saw 2 cycle. Model 10540A red
I purchased a Homelite Gas Chain Saw model UT10540A Sept of 2009. The issues I have with it chain still moves when brake is on while saw is running also on/off does not always turn off the motor have to use choke. Now I called Homelite they said my product was not on recall . But Homelite did recall model 10540. Now the 10540 models do have a problem with the chain brake. But i’m having similair issues with it. Just feel the product shouild be recalled thinking this could be a potential safety hazzard to the consumer .
- Model
- gas chain saw 14 inch Homelite Model 10540A
- Serial number
- ATM1691479
- Bought from
- Home Depot
- Bought
- Oct 2, 2009, about then
- Where
- Fowlerville, Michigan: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 59, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Homelite, made or sold by HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Oct 7, 2013, sent to the company Oct 24, 2013, published by CPSC Nov 15, 2013
The product, in the report: 14 Inch Chain saw
Homelite chinsaw is used to trim dead branches form trees. Th chain(blade repeatedly disengaged from its track. This item is brand new. Even after reinstalling the chain, it continued to come loose. On close examination, it was discovered that the drive spline is to short to hold the chain in place. When I tried to report a probable safety issue to the company, customer support told me to take for repair and refused to let me speak to someone whoe might be able to correct the problem. Repairing the chain saw I purchased is not the difficulty, as I can simply return it to the store where I purchased it
- Bought from
- Home Depot
- Bought
- Sep 1, 2013, about then
- Where
- Villa Park, California: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 73, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Homelite, made or sold by HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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First aid Made Jul 2, 2012, sent to the company Jul 16, 2012, published by CPSC Jul 30, 2012
The product, in the report: Homelite Chain Saw, Model UT109-47A
I have had my Homelite chain saw, Model #UT10947-A, SN # AF0990887 to an authorized dealer due to the saw not accelerating properly, and seeing there was a recall on some other models for chain brake problems. He said he could not work on it without Homelite’s authorization or a receipt of purchase. After I tore apart the chain brake assembly and ran the saw without the chain brake, it accelerated the way it should. The chain brake is in the “on” position at all times and does not allow the chain to turn, or the engine to accelerate. It also causes the saw to generate immense amounts of heat and will smoke. I feel this is a fire hazard, especially in dry wooded areas where this saw would be used. I know I can use the saw without the brake, but for safety’s sake, I would rather have it available.
- Model
- Homelite Chain Saw /
UT10947-A - Serial number
- AF0990887
- Bought from
- Home Depot, Pennsylvania
- Where
- Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 64, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Homelite, made or sold by HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
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No one hurt Made Apr 24, 2012, sent to the company Jun 1, 2012, published by CPSC Jun 15, 2012
The product, in the report: Chain saw
I was cutting wood with the chain saw for approximately 10 minutes. When I released the trigger it would not go back to idle setting. It would run at high speed causing the chain to keep moving. I pushed the stop button but it would not stop. I had to pull the choke lever out to make it flood itself out and stop. I have had it serviced 5 times for the same problem.The consumer believes that this chain saw is posing a laceration hazard that needs to be investigated.
- Model
- UT10522
- Bought from
- Direct Tools, Ohio
- Bought
- Aug 3, 2010
- Where
- Franklin, Ohio: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Homelite, made or sold by HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jan 16, 2012, sent to the company Jan 23, 2012, published by CPSC Feb 6, 2012
The product, in the report: Homelite Pro 46cc 18” Chain Saw
I have a Homelite Pro 18” bar model UT10519 chainsaw, which I have used approximately 6 times for less than an hour each time. The last time I used the saw, after running for a few minutes the engine (and chain) began to race to nearly full speed with no use of the throttle. It would not slow down without shutting off the saw.
My wife took the saw to the local Homelite authorized repair facility, and the shop told her that this issue was “wear and tear” and was not covered by the 2 year warranty. The saw is in almost new condition, with no visible “wear and tear”. It is totally unacceptable that a dangerous safety condition is not being corrected under warranty.
- Model
- UT10519
- Serial number
- ATM360458
- Bought from
- Home Depot
- Bought
- May 18, 2010
- Where
- Shoreline, Washington: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 58, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Homelite, made or sold by HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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