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CPSC, Porter-Cable Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws

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Name of Product:
Porter-Cable® 7-inch MAG-Saw™ Circular Saws
Hazard:

The lower guard on these saws could stick in the open position, posing a risk of severe lacerations to consumers.

Remedy:
Inspect
Repair
Recall Date:
November 29, 2005
Units:

About 196,000 units

Consumer Contact

Call Porter-Cable toll-free at (800)949-7930 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the Porter-Cable Web site at www.porter-cable.com.

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Recall Details

Description:

The recall involves Porter-Cable® 7-inch MAG-Saw™ Circular Saws with model numbers 324MAG (serial numbers 10001through 108962), 325MAG (serial numbers 10001through 014712), 423MAG (serial numbers 10001through 100371), and 424MAG (serial numbers 10001through 012690). The model and serial numbers are located on a label on the top of the saws. Units marked with a "T" at the location shown below have been inspected and are not affected by this recall. "Porter-Cable®" is written on the side of these saws.

Remedy:

Consumers should stop using the circular saws immediately and contact Porter-Cable for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free inspection and repair, if necessary.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:
Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from March 2004 through November 2005 for between $130 and $160, depending on the model.
Manufacturer(s):
Porter-Cable, of Jackson, Tenn.
Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
06-040

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. Since the CPSC was established more than 50 years ago, it has worked to ensure the safety of consumer products, which has contributed to a decline in injuries associated with these products.

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