[Recalled] Craftsman gasoline chainsaws — This recall involves Craftsman-branded chainsaws powered by a two-cycle gasolin… | CPSC 2016-12-15
Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.
Recall details
| Product | Craftsman gasoline chainsaws |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Zhejiang Pioneer Machinery & Electron Co., Ltd., of China |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 17054 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 15 December 2016 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: This recall involves Craftsman-branded chainsaws powered by a two-cycle gasoline engine ranging in size from 42cc to 46cc and with either a 16-inch, 18-inch or 20-inch bar. The chainsaw's housing is red and black and Craftsman is printed on the side of the unit and on the bar. Chainsaws included in the recall have model numbers 41AY427S799 316.38070, 41AY429S799 316.38090, 41AY462S799 316.38098 and 41AY469S799 316.38188, and serial numbers 1K155XQ0198 through 1F076XQ0200; and were manufactured between November 15, 2015 and June 7, 2016. Model and serial numbers and the manufacture date are located on a white label above the rear handle. The second through fifth characters of the serial number identify the manufacturing date. The second character is the month with A = January, B = February, C = March, etc. The third and fourth characters are the day of the month. The fifth character is the last digit of the year of manufacture (e.g. B196 = February 19, 2016). Hazards: The chainsaws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Review the official notice to confirm whether your unit is affected.
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