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Recalled Craftsman Circular Saw
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.
About 308,000
For additional information, call a toll free number at (800) 659-7026 between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Sears, of Hoffman Estates, Ill., is voluntarily warning consumers to remove labels from about 308,000 Craftsman Circular Saws. The ΓÇ£CraftsmanΓÇ¥ 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.
Name of product: Craftsman Circular Saws
Units: About 308,000
Retailer: Sears, of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Manufacturer: Positec Power Tools (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., of Charlotte, N.C.
Hazard: 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.
Incidents/Injuries: 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.
Description: 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.
Sold at: Sears, Kmart, and Orchard Supply Hardware stores nationwide and online through these stores from November 2004 through February 2007 for between $40 and $60.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: 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), or by contacting the toll free number below.
Consumer 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.
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), or by contacting the toll free number below.
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.
Sears, of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
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