CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, DOLMAR Power Products Announce Recall of Chain Saws

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2005.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-264

Date: September 11, 2005

Product Name: DOLMAR chain saws

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 ModelSerial Number RangePS640071998 through 79250PS790040156 through 43009The 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.

Hazard Description:

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

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Units: About 1,300 units

Incidents:

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