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Has anyone seen this yet. I just got it mailed to me this morning.
This message contains the following:
1. CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws
2. CPSC, DOLMAR Power Products Announce Recall of Chain Saws
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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 12, 2005
Release #05-265
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 714-3860, Ext.232 CPSC Consumer Hotline:
(800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Makita Chain Saws
Units: About 3,400 units
Distributor: Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif.
Hazard: The flywheels on some of the chain saws can come apart during
use, which could cause serious personal injury.
Incidents/Injuries: Makita has received three reports of the flywheel
coming apart. There have been no reports of injury.
Description: The recall involves Makita DCS6401 and DCS7901-model chain
saws in which the last five digits of the serial numbers are within the
following ranges:
DCS6401: 41915 through 45612, 81722 through 82057
DCS7901: 31182 through 31491
The chain saw's housing is teal with the name "Makita" 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
Makita chain saws are involved in the recall. Any DCS6401 or DCS7901
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.
Sold at: Outdoor power equipment distributors and industrial contractor
supply houses nationwide sold these chain saws from October 2004 through
August 2005 for between $520 and $730.
Manufactured in: Germany
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these recalled chain saws
immediately and contact Makita to arrange for a free repair. Known
purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Consumer Contact: For more information, call Makita toll-free at (866)
714-3860, Ext.232 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday,
or visit their Web site at www.makitatools.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05265.html
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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 12, 2005
Release #05-264
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 673-7278
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, DOLMAR Power Products Announce Recall of Chain Saws
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: DOLMAR chain saws
Units: About 1,300 units
Distributor: DOLMAR Power Products, of Duluth, Ga.
Hazard: The flywheels on some of the chain saws may come apart during
use, which could cause serious personal injury.
Incidents/Injuries: DOLMAR has received three reports of the flywheel
coming apart. There have been no reports of injury.
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:
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.
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.
Manufactured in: Germany
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.
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
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05264.html
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting
the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more
than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction.
Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents
cost the nation more than $700 billion annually. The CPSC is committed
to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire,
electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The
CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys,
cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals -
contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of
deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30
years.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's
hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270, or
visit CPSC's web site at www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. To join a CPSC email
subscription list, please go to www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.asp. Consumers can
obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at
www.cpsc.gov.
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This message contains the following:
1. CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws
2. CPSC, DOLMAR Power Products Announce Recall of Chain Saws
******************************************************
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 12, 2005
Release #05-265
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 714-3860, Ext.232 CPSC Consumer Hotline:
(800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Makita Chain Saws
Units: About 3,400 units
Distributor: Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif.
Hazard: The flywheels on some of the chain saws can come apart during
use, which could cause serious personal injury.
Incidents/Injuries: Makita has received three reports of the flywheel
coming apart. There have been no reports of injury.
Description: The recall involves Makita DCS6401 and DCS7901-model chain
saws in which the last five digits of the serial numbers are within the
following ranges:
DCS6401: 41915 through 45612, 81722 through 82057
DCS7901: 31182 through 31491
The chain saw's housing is teal with the name "Makita" 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
Makita chain saws are involved in the recall. Any DCS6401 or DCS7901
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.
Sold at: Outdoor power equipment distributors and industrial contractor
supply houses nationwide sold these chain saws from October 2004 through
August 2005 for between $520 and $730.
Manufactured in: Germany
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these recalled chain saws
immediately and contact Makita to arrange for a free repair. Known
purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Consumer Contact: For more information, call Makita toll-free at (866)
714-3860, Ext.232 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday,
or visit their Web site at www.makitatools.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05265.html
******************************************************
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 12, 2005
Release #05-264
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 673-7278
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, DOLMAR Power Products Announce Recall of Chain Saws
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: DOLMAR chain saws
Units: About 1,300 units
Distributor: DOLMAR Power Products, of Duluth, Ga.
Hazard: The flywheels on some of the chain saws may come apart during
use, which could cause serious personal injury.
Incidents/Injuries: DOLMAR has received three reports of the flywheel
coming apart. There have been no reports of injury.
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:
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.
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.
Manufactured in: Germany
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.
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
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05264.html
******************************************************
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting
the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more
than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction.
Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents
cost the nation more than $700 billion annually. The CPSC is committed
to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire,
electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The
CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys,
cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals -
contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of
deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30
years.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's
hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270, or
visit CPSC's web site at www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. To join a CPSC email
subscription list, please go to www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.asp. Consumers can
obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at
www.cpsc.gov.
-----------------------------
You are currently subscribed to the email list "all" as: [email protected]
To unsubscribe, please do one of the following:
(1) go to http://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.asp and use the on-line form
(2) send a blank email to [email protected]
You can also go to http://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.asp to change your
subscription, or unsubscribe an old address and subscribe a new one.
Thank you.
