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 chain saws are orange and have the Husqvarna name printed on both sides of the motor. The recalled saws also include models 61 and 257 with serial numbers beginning with 324 and below. The recalled chain saws include the Husqvarna models 42, 51, 55, 242, and 254 with serial numbers beginning with 531 and below. 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. ![]() A damaged hand guard exposes consumers to a risk of injury from the chain. The hand guard is designed to prevent contact with the chain and can manually activate the chain brake during a kickback. Heat from the saw's muffler can melt the saw's front hand guard if the removable exhaust deflector is not attached properly. of Charlotte, N.C., is recalling about 277,000 chain saws. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Husqvarna Forest & Garden Co.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |