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CPSC, DOLMAR Power Products Announce Recall of Chain Saws

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Name of Product:
DOLMAR chain saws
Hazard:

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

Recall Date:
September 12, 2005
Units:

About 1,300 units

Consumer Contact

For more information, call DOLMAR toll-free at (888) 673-7278 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.dolmarusa.com.

Recall Details

Description:

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 ModelSerial Number Range
PS640071998 through 79250
PS790040156 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.

Remedy:

Consumers should stop using these chain saws immediately and contact DOLMAR to arrange for a free repair. Known purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.

Incidents/Injuries:

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

Sold At:
Outdoor power equipment distributors and industrial suppliers nationwide sold these chain saws from October 2004 through August 2005 for between $570 and $750.
Distributor(s):
DOLMAR Power Products, of Duluth, Ga.
Manufactured In:
Germany
Recall number:
05-264

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About the U.S. CPSC

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. Since the CPSC was established more than 50 years ago, it has worked to ensure the safety of consumer products, which has contributed to a decline in injuries associated with these products.

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