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Product recall · CPSCApril 5, 2007Serious
Sears Warns Consumers to Remove Label from Craftsman Circular Saws, Obstructed Blade Guard Poses Laceration Hazard
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What’s wrong
The "Craftsman" logo label located on the upper blade guard can become partially detached and interfere with the proper operation of the lower blade guard, exposing the saw's blade and posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately remove the Craftsman label from the upper blade guard, according to the instructions. Instructions are available at OSH.com (under the Product Safety page).
Who to contact: For additional information, call a toll free number at (800) 659-7026 between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday
The product
The recall involves a 7-1/4-inch circular saw. The model numbers included are: 172.108550, 172.108560, 172.108650, and 172.108660. The model number is located on the circular saw's upper motor housing. Model numbers 172.108560 and 172.108650 have a gray body housing and a gray blade guard. Model numbers 172.108550 and 172.108660 have a black body housing and a gray blade guard. "Craftsman" is written on the label on the upper blade guard.
Details
- Units affected
- About 308,000
- Recall date
- April 5, 2007
- Brand
- Positec Power Tools (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., of Charlotte, N.C.
- Made or distributed by
- Sears, of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Sears has received two reports of the blade guard catching on the label with one incident resulting in an injury to the user that required 12 stitches.
172.108560172.108550
Sears, Kmart, and Orchard Supply Hardware stores nationwide and online through these stores from November 2004 through February 2007 for between $40 and $60.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Sears Warns Consumers to Remove Label from Craftsman Circular Saws, Obstructed Blade Guard Poses Laceration Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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