Husqvarna chain saws
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Husqvarna is recalling approximately 277,000 chain saws sold between 1990 and 1995 due to a burn hazard. The problem occurs when the removable exhaust deflector on the muffler is not attached properly, allowing heat from the muffler to melt the saw's front hand guard. The hand guard is designed to prevent contact with the chain and activate the chain brake during a kickback, so when it melts, consumers face an injury risk from the chain. The company has received one report of a death in Canada and one report of a serious hand injury related to this defect.
The recall affects Husqvarna models 42, 51, 55, 242, and 254 with serial numbers beginning with 531 and below, as well as models 61 and 257 with serial numbers beginning with 324 and below. The orange chain saws can be identified by the Husqvarna name on both sides of the motor, with the model number on the left side. According to the recall notice, consumers should immediately stop using the saws and return them to an authorized Husqvarna dealer for a free replacement muffler with a welded deflector and any necessary hand guard replacements. Consumers can call Husqvarna at (800) 438-7297 for additional information.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Burn - Not Fire-Related
Chain Saws Recalled by Husqvarna NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles April 8, 1997 (301) 504-7052 Release # 97-098 CPSC and Husqvarna Announce Recall of Chain Saws WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Husqvarna Forest & Garden Co. of Charlotte, N.C., is recalling about 277,000 chain saws. Heat from the saw's muffler can melt the saw's front hand guard if the removable exhaust deflector is not attached properly. The hand guard is designed to prevent contact with the chain and can manually activate the chain brake during a kickback. A damaged hand guard exposes consumers to a risk of injury from the chain. Husqvarna has received one report of a death in Canada and one report of a serious hand injury after the base of the saw's hand guard melted. The recalled chain saws include the Husqvarna models 42, 51, 55, 242, and 254 with serial numbers beginning with 531 and below. The recalled saws also include models 61 and 257 with serial numbers beginning with 324 and below. The chain saws are orange and have the Husqvarna name printed on both sides of the motor. The model number is printed on the left side of the motor and on the serial number plate on the left front of the motor. The hand guard is made of black, gray, or orange plastic. Authorized Husqvarna dealers nationwide sold the chain saws from 1990 through 1995 for about $400 to $600. Consumers should immediately stop using the chain saws and return them to the nearest authorized Husqvarna dealer for a free replacement muffler, which has a welded deflector. Husqvarna will also replace any hand guards that show signs of heat damage. For additional information, consumers should call Husqvarna at (800) 438-7297.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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