CPSC, DOLMAR Power Products Announce Recall of Chain Saws
Source: CPSC Recall #05264
Recall Date
2005-09-12
Manufacturer
DOLMAR Power Products, of Duluth, Ga.
Units Affected
About 1,300 units
Products Involved
DOLMAR chain saws
Hazard
The flywheels on some of the chain saws may come apart during use, which could cause serious personal injury.
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.
Reported Injuries
DOLMAR has received three reports of the flywheel coming apart. There have been no reports of injury.
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
Full Recall 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 Model Serial Number Range 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28