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InjurySeptember 12, 2005CPSC #05264

CPSC, DOLMAR Power Products Announce Recall of Chain Saws

Product
Lawn & Garden
Units affected
1,300
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

The recall involves DOLMAR PS6400 and PS7900-model chain saws in which the last five digits of the serial numbers are within the following ranges: Chain saw Model Serial Number Range PS6400 71998 through 79250 PS7900 40156 through 43009 The chain saw's housing is "warm red" with "DOLMAR" written on it. The chain saw's serial number can be found on the right hand side of the silver nameplate which is located on the back of the fuel tank. No other DOLMAR chain saws are involved in the recall. Any PS6400 or PS7900 chain saws with the letter "N" preceding the serial number on the nameplate and a blue dot on the shipping carton have been repaired and are not involved in the recall.

Hazard

The flywheels on some of the chain saws may come apart during use, which could cause serious personal injury.

Injuries

DOLMAR has received three reports of the flywheel coming apart. There have been no reports of injury.

Made in

Germany

Where it was sold

  • Outdoor power equipment distributors and industrial suppliers nationwide sold these chain saws, from October 2004 through August 2005, for between $570 and $750.

Photos

Recalled Chain Saw
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