DOLMAR Power Products Recall of Chain Saws

DOLMAR chain saws

Date of Recall
2005-09-12

CPSC Release Number
05-264

Manufactured In
Germany

Company Phone Number
(888) 673-7278

Units
About 1,300 units

Distributor
DOLMAR Power Products, of Duluth, Ga.

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

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

Injuries/Incidents
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:

Chain saw ModelSerial Number Range
PS640071998 through 79250
PS790040156 through 43009

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

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