Husqvarna chainsaws
5 reports to CPSC, the latest made Jul 17, 2026. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 5reports to CPSC
- Jul 17, 2026the latest report was made
- Aug 20, 2012the earliest
- 1with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Husqvarna
- Maker
- HUSQVARNA GROUP OF COMPANIES N. AMERICAMakers, 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 |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 1 |
| June 2022 | 1 |
| April 2022 | 1 |
| September 2012 | 1 |
| August 2012 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- First aid 1 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
- No one hurt 4 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.
CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
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No one hurt Made Jul 17, 2026, sent to the company Jul 22, 2026, published by CPSC Aug 5, 2026
The product, in the report: The product is a chainsaw typically used to cut trees, branches and limbs.
I purchased a Husqvarna chainsaw. I only used it twice and on the third use it caught fire spontaneously.
- Model
- 455 Rancher Model PHVXS.0565AC
- Serial number
- 2023 1200049 970 61 32-40
- Bought from
- Lowes
- Bought
- Dec 10, 2024, about then
- Where
- Meshoppen, Pennsylvania: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 66, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Husqvarna, made or sold by HUSQVARNA GROUP OF COMPANIES N. AMERICA
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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First aid Made Jun 12, 2022, sent to the company Jun 14, 2022, published by CPSC Jun 30, 2022
The product, in the report: Husqvarna 450e chainsaw
While using a chainsaw the chain come off and injured my hand.
- Bought from
- Amazon.com
- Bought
- Oct 16, 2013, about then
- Where
- AVON, Connecticut: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 71, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- made or sold by HUSQVARNA GROUP OF COMPANIES N. AMERICA
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
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No one hurt Made Apr 27, 2022, sent to the company May 19, 2022, published by CPSC Jun 3, 2022
The product, in the report: Chainsaw
Caller stated that the gas power chainsaw started to emanate smoke after attempting to start it up for the 3rd time it was sitting idling on the tether. There was a lot of smoke that erupted that melted the plastic casing on the unit. Caller stated that they were able to turn the power off from the unit.
Caller stated that it seems that the unit overheated extremely in a few mins. He returned the chainsaw to the store.
Caller feels that this chainsaw is a fire hazard and should be reported.
- Model
- T435
- Bought from
- Rippon Equipment, Maryland
- Bought
- Apr 23, 2022
- Where
- Eldersburg, Maryland: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unknown
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Husqvarna, made or sold by HUSQVARNA GROUP OF COMPANIES N. AMERICA
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Sep 27, 2012, sent to the company Nov 2, 2012, published by CPSC Nov 19, 2012
The product, in the report: Chain Saw 18” 50CCs
9/24/2012) The caller stated that her husband had just purchased a chainsaw. He took the saw out into the woods the same day of purchase to use it. Approximately 1 hour later, the bar, chain and cover for the assembly all detached from the saw in 3 parts. The consumer did not sustain any injuries due to the incident. The manufacturer was contacted and report was filed and they were informed that forward the information would be forwarded to their corporate office.
The consumer took the chainsaw back to the retailer and received a refund.
- Model
- 450
- Serial number
- unknown
- Bought from
- Tractor Supply Corp, Massachusetts
- Bought
- Sep 24, 2012
- Where
- Leyden, Massachusetts: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Spouse
- As this report names them
- Brand Husqvarna, made or sold by HUSQVARNA GROUP OF COMPANIES N. AMERICA
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Aug 20, 2012, sent to the company Aug 31, 2012, published by CPSC Sep 17, 2012
The product, in the report: Husqvarna 455 rancher 20 inch chainsaw
Husqvarna 455 rancher chainsaw, 20 inch bar and chain, approximately 5 years old, during routine use with brand new husqvarna chain.
While cutting, chain departed bar, unbroken, was ejected rearward, struck crankcase of chainsaw, punctured gasoline reservoir, approximately 3/16 to 1/4 inch diameter hole, with resultant gas pouring out of running, hot, chainsaw.
Chance of fire, explosion, and injury or death is significant in this circumstance.
I telephoned consumer support line at husqvarna, spoke with [redacted] on 20 august at 1930 hours. He took no name or contact info. Suggested I might return to store where I purchased it to “see if they would do something,” or take it to a local dealer, presumably for repair. I indicated during my initial contact with him that it was not a warranty claim nor request for repair location, but a concern about safety about which I hoped the company would be concerned, perhaps wish to see the saw, etc. When I reiterated that he suggested I send a letter to the “corporate office,” and provided their mailing address. I asked if there was a department or person to whom to address it, and he said “safety.”. I will write such a letter but have little confidence in their interest in a fire/explosion hazard based on their representative’s lack of enthusiasm to record any details, ask if I was injured, get a call back number, or offer to pass along my concern.
[redacted]
- Model
- 455 rancher 20 inch chainsaw
- Bought from
- lowes, North Carolina
- Where
- Cornelius, North Carolina: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 52, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand husqvarna, made or sold by HUSQVARNA GROUP OF COMPANIES N. AMERICA
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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