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2 reports to CPSC, the latest made Mar 8, 2023. A report isn’t a recall.

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From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 2reports to CPSC
  • Mar 8, 2023the latest report was made
  • Mar 21, 2017the earliest
  • 1with the company’s comments
Brand
Ryobi
Makers
HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. and One World Technologies, 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

1 report from April 2022 to March 2023; the most in March 2023, 1. 1 earlier report, since March 2017, is in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
March 20231
March 20171

How badly anyone was hurt

  • No incident, no one hurt 1 CPSC: No Incident, No Injury
  • Not said 1 CPSC: Unspecified

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.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. No incident, no one hurt

    Made Mar 8, 2023, sent to the company Mar 21, 2023, published by CPSC Apr 5, 2023

    The product, in the report: [REDACTED] Ryobi Green16 in. 37cc 2-Cycle Gas Chainsaw with Heavy-Duty Case CA (CARB) Compliant CARB Compliant Chain Pitch 3/8 in. Chain Speed (mps) 23.1 Chainsaw Bar Size Medium Chainsaw Type Hand Chainsaw Color Family Green Condition New Drive Links 56 Engine Cycles 2 Cycle Engine Displacement (cc) 37 Engine Type 2 Cycle Features Antivibration, Chain Brake, Tool-Less Chain Tensioning Filter Type Mesh Filter Fuel Tank Capacity (oz.) 20 Gauge .050 Handle Type Rear Handle Chainsaw Included Case Power Type Gas Product Weight (lb.) 10 Refurbished No Returnable 30-Day Torque Maximum (Nm) 1.57

    Purchased Ryobi Chainsaw model #RY3716 from HomeDepot. The chainsaw’s instruction manual explains when starting the machine to disengage the blade lock before priming and starting. The saw has a ignition throttle preset causing the chain to begin to run at full throttle until your able to remove your foot holding the saw to the ground and reach down to take hold of the running chainsaw. This presents a great risk of injury should the saw encounter any object in front of the blade after starting. As the pull rope has a very tight tension requiring a hard pull. The saw is likely to move across the ground as you attempt to start it. As with most chainsaw’s, the first instruction when attempting to start, is to engage the chain lock to prevent serious/fatal injury to the operator. This manual does not state that, nor does it describe the dangers associated with starting this particular saw, as the blade is preset to begin running with the choke engaged to oil the chain prior to operation. It appears to be a safety mechanism built in to the saw to prevent damage to the engine. However, this opens the likely possible of any unsuspecting operating, assuming the manufacturers would not have them attempt something that could be dangerous. Especially, when the manual does not offer explanation clearly listed in the information. The instruction manual to the particular saw in question is -> [REDACTED]

    Model
    RY3716
    UPC
    1001557077
    Serial number
    RY3716
    Bought from
    Home Depot
    Bought
    Mar 1, 2023, about then
    Where
    Dearborn Heights, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand ryobi, made or sold by HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    No Incident, No Injury
  2. Not said

    Made Mar 21, 2017, sent to the company Apr 7, 2017, published by CPSC Apr 21, 2017

    The product, in the report: Ryobi 40 volt lithium powered chain saw

    Item of complaint is a Ryobi 40 volt lithium powered chain saw, ID # EU14200D070028 (approximately 2+ years old) AND battery ID# EU16205N950422 (3 months old) began smelling of what I associate with an electrical fire/overheat. The tool was not in use and within an enclosed garage. When I felt of the exposed bottom of the battery (still within the tool) I found it to be hot but no evidence of flame or melting.

    I attempted to remove the battery for safety and the battery would not eject normally,I then attempted to pry the battery out also without success. I then removed all of the securing screws and pried open the case whereupon I saw that the positive and negative battery terminals had “welded” themselves to the connecting harness. The welded connections were then broken and the battery removed. Testing of the battery voltage at this point indicated a residual charge of 31 volts still remaining.

    This episode has cost me a $200 tool and a new $100 battery, which is not significant considering the potential fire hazard that may have existed. I would respectfully request a determination if this is an ongoing problem with this product or that my case is unusual as I have replaced both items today with a new identical product.

    Model
    Ryobi 40 volt 14” chain saw
    Serial number
    EU14200D070028
    Bought from
    Home Depot, Oklahoma
    Bought
    Mar 1, 2015, about then
    Where
    Ada, Oklahoma: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Ryobi, made or sold by One World Technologies, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Unspecified

CPSC’s disclaimer

Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.

Source:

Word for word, from the disclaimer in CPSC’s export.

Sources

Sources

  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.

    Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

Source:

Reports of harm are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), on SaferProducts.gov. CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record.

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