CPSC2001-01-25
CPSC, Black and Decker Inc. Announce Recall to Repair 12-inch Miter Saws
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
Hazard
Bolts on the saws can loosen and the blade could detach, posing a risk of lacerations to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these saws immediately, and call Black & Decker to receive a free replacement bolt to repair the saw.
Sold at
Home centers and hardware stores sold these miter saws nationwide from January 1992 through December 1993 for between $330 and $410.
Affected count
About 6,400
Injuries reported
Black & Decker has received seven reports of consumers with lacerations when the blades on these saws detached.
Products
Black & Decker “Industry & Construction” 12-inch miter saws (Models 3660 TY1, 3680 TY1)
Consumer contact
For more information or to order the repair kit, call Black & Decker toll-free at (888) 771-4540 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Black-and-Decker-Inc-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-12-inch-Miter-SawsDon't want to check this manually?
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